There’s almost nothing that can send an attentive family member into more of a panic than hearing that an aging parent or grandparent has had a nasty fall. It’s no wonder. There are all kinds of examples of people who have fallen, suffered serious injuries, and ended up completely debilitated. Many are never the same […]
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Helpful Phone Etiquette Guidelines for Your Child Care Center, Part 1
Tip: Exceptional Phone Service Can Make Your Child Care Center Stand Out from the Crowd. Attracting families to your child care center can be a challenge, especially if your center is located in an area with numerous other options. When it comes to making a good impression on prospective families, it’s important to consider phone […]
Keeping Dogs Safe Around the Pool – Part 1
The dog days of summer when the heat index is climbing is a perfect time to take a dip in the pool. For dog owners, it’s also the ideal time to introduce your furry friend to the wonderful world of swimming. Many dogs typically love being in the water. However, contrary to popular opinion, not […]
Encouraging Healthy Laughter in Your Childcare Center, Part 1
With so many important aspects of child development to consider in your childcare program, it’s easy to forget about an extremely important ingredient in a healthy person’s life: laughter. That’s right: laughing might seem like an activity that doesn’t warrant a line on your ever-growing to-do list, but this often-undervalued activity has a lot of […]
Martial Arts for Kids with ADHD: Benefits & Strategies – Part 1
If you or someone close to you has a child that’s been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you probably know how challenging it can be for a parent to understand and accommodate the child’s unique needs. ADHD symptoms include lacking focus, inability to play quietly or keep still for age-appropriate lengths of time, […]
Country Willow’s Stressless Recliners: The Ultimate Comfort Experience
Modern life, with its hectic pace, gives rise to stress, impacting our overall wellbeing. In these demanding times, maintaining physical and mental wellness has become crucial. A pivotal aspect of wellness is quality repose, and here comes the innovation of Ekornes Stressless® recliners as an undisputed game-changer in every sense. Country Willow, a luxury furniture […]
Charlotte, North Carolina Septic System Maintenance
Located near Charlotte, North Carolina, Clearwater Septic & Pumping provides a range of upkeep and repair services for septic systems. We are a family-run business here to provide your family with the kind of thorough, dependable, and reasonable service you deserve. Our septic specialists guarantee all maintenance and repair work, including parts and labor, and […]
None of These Issues are Recreational Water Illnesses
Reading about recreational water illnesses can be somewhat unsettling, even if you have a private pool. After writing four posts in a row about those discouraging prospects (see Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4), we decided to share some encouraging news with you. Contrary to popular belief, head lice, MRSA staph infections, and pinworm infestations […]
Tasks for Monthly & Occasional Swimming Pool Maintenance
Keeping up with regular pool care maintenance will have the biggest impact on your ability to safely use your in-ground swimming pool – and continue to use it for decades to come! All pool owners must prepare to implement daily and weekly pool maintenance activities, and in this article we’ll look at some monthly and […]
Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 4
While swimming has many great health advantages, including those for the heart, muscles, lungs, joints, and even the mind and emotions, you might not be aware that it might also have a few health risks. RWIs, or recreational water illnesses, can be brought on by a number of bacteria found in water, by an imbalance […]
Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 3
Skin disorders, respiratory ailments, and diarrheal illnesses are only a few of the several types of recreational water illnesses (see Parts 1 & 2). Ear infections are included in the group of RWIs that are frequently brought on by a concoction of pollutants and chemicals found in pool water. Otitis externa is the medical term […]
Tips for Practicing Sun Safety, Part 5
While sunburns are uncomfortable and raise the risk of developing skin cancer for everyone, sunburns can be particularly dangerous for infants and young children. Although it’s ideal to be watchful and deliberate about sun protection, it’s equally crucial to know what to do if a sunburn does happen. In Part 4, we looked at a […]
Tips for Practicing Sun Safety, Part 4
You don’t want even a hint of risk to ruin your or your family and friends’ fun while you splash around in your backyard pool and enjoy the outdoor oasis you’ve built. You may significantly improve the benefits of your time spent outdoors by lowering your risk of drowning and being prepared to act in […]
Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 2
There are other hazards to your skin linked with swimming pool use in addition to what we’ve dubbed “swimmer’s skin.” Utilizing a public pool carries a lot more danger than using your own private pool, such as being exposed to RWIs (Recreational Water Illnesses); see Part 1. However, by being aware of them, you as […]
Pool Owner’s Guide to Recreational Water Illnesses, Part 1
Recreational water illnesses, or RWIs, can take many different forms. The most frequent are respiratory infections, but diarrheal disorders can sometimes be very dangerous. Understanding the causes and concerns connected to pool water can assist swimming pool owners in making sure their own pools provide a healthy environment for themselves as well as for family […]