In our first article, we talked about the importance of including a shallow end for the kids to play in your backyard pool. There are a few other features that relate to pool depth that can help your younger children get used to the water in a safe environment. In this article, we’ll look at […]
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Helpful Tips for Designing a Family-Friendly Pool, Part 1
If you’re about to take the plunge into pool ownership, congratulations! There are so many factors to consider when it comes to designing the pool that best suits your unique needs. If you have children, you’ll want to make sure your new pool is as family-friendly as possible. That means thinking ahead about all of […]
How to Make Sure Your Pool is Pool Party Ready! Part 4
In our first three articles in this series on pool party prep, we considered safety measures (see Parts 1 & 2) as well as pool water maintenance (see Part 3). Now we’ll turn our attention to another important factor: accessories. Here are some suggestions for pool accessories you could add to your outdoor oasis to […]
How to Make Sure Your Pool is Pool Party Ready! Part 3
Our first two articles covered the vital topic of pool safety (see Part 1 & 2). The topic we’re going to turn to next is related to safety but focuses on a specific area: pool maintenance. Making sure that your pool water is sparkling clean will help your guests feel more comfortable in the water. […]
How to Make Sure Your Pool is Pool Party Ready! Part 2
Planning a great pool party is about more than choosing an exciting theme, a delicious menu, and fun games. It’s about making sure your guests will have a safe, comfortable time in your backyard oasis. In our first article, we began discussing some pool safety measures you’ll want to put into place if you’re having […]
How to Make Sure Your Pool is Pool Party Ready! Part 1
Throwing a pool party is one of the highlights of a pool owner’s summer season. Before you fire up the grill and put out the Tiki torches, you’ll want to make sure you take some simple steps to prepare the main attraction: your pool. After all, a fun pool party is a safe, sanitary, and […]
How to Lower Your Elderly Loved One’s Risk of Falling, Part 4
Keeping senior citizens from falling is a major priority for their family members and caregivers. So far in our discussion of this topic (see Parts 1, 2 & 3) we’ve already considered the importance of getting rid of clutter, meeting with an organization specialist, and removing unused furniture and unsafe rugs. We’ve also talked about […]
How to Lower Your Elderly Loved One’s Risk of Falling, Part 3
Many elderly people express a strong desire to stay in their homes rather than enter an assisted care facility or nursing home. If you have an aging loved one who has fallen or who is at a high risk of falling, there are many steps you can take to help lower their fall risk while […]
How to Lower Your Elderly Loved One’s Risk of Falling, Part 2
Falling is a devastating problem for elderly people all over the world. In our first article in this series, we looked at how common it is for seniors to become seriously injured and emotionally traumatized after suffering a fall. We mentioned how a consultation with an experienced home care provider could be a great first […]
How to Lower Your Elderly Loved One’s Risk of Falling, Part 1
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 […]
Helpful Phone Etiquette Guidelines for Your Child Care Center, Part 3
This article contains some more tips for making sure your child care center employees are ready to communicate in a clear, positive manner over the phone (see Parts 1 & 2). You want them to be ready and willing to provide your center’s families as well as inquirers with the type of excellent customer service […]
Helpful Phone Etiquette Guidelines for Your Child Care Center, Part 2
In our first article, we sought to establish the importance of training your child care center staff members in proper phone etiquette. Not only will good phone etiquette potentially attract new business, but it can also help your current families to be content with your level of customer service. This article, as well as the […]