Did you know that the National Sleep Foundation has found that most children require 9 to 14 hours every 24 hours, depending on their age. Enough sleep also means healthy sleep, which produces a well-rested individual. Healthy sleep impacts both physical and intellectual development, both of which are necessary for high levels of achievement in dance. For a dancer to perform at his or her full … [Read More...] about Are Your Dancers Getting Enough Sleep?
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Great Game Ideas for Family Fun in the Pool, Part 3
You don’t have to spend a lot of money on fancy vacation outings in faraway places to create some awesome memories with your family. You can have plenty of fun with your kids or grandchildren right in your own backyard pool (see Parts 1 & 2). Here are some more great games to try with them if they get tired of just swimming or doing tricks in … Continue about Great Game Ideas for Family Fun in the Pool, Part 3
Great Game Ideas for Family Fun in the Pool, Part 2
Playing together in the pool is an ideal way to build a closer relationship with your kids or grandchildren (see Part 1). A side benefit is that everyone will be spending plenty of time in the great outdoors taking in all that fresh air and sunshine. Here are some more pool game ideas to get your family off the couch, away from the electronics, and … Continue about Great Game Ideas for Family Fun in the Pool, Part 2
Great Game Ideas for Family Fun in the Pool, Part 1
Installing a pool in your backyard is a great way to encourage quality family time. Rather than simply swimming laps for exercise and then sitting on the patio watching the kids play, parents can get in on the action. Here are some creative ideas for fun games that will bring the whole family together to make special memories in the … Continue about Great Game Ideas for Family Fun in the Pool, Part 1
Human Resources Tips for Gymnastics Centers: Keeping Staff Members Happy, Part 2
When you keep staff members happy at your gymnastics center, you’ll benefit in many ways as the director. Not only will you be able to avoid dealing with the fallout from losing instructors and spending extra time hiring and training new staff members to fill those holes, but you’ll experience the many rewards that come with having a stable, … Continue about Human Resources Tips for Gymnastics Centers: Keeping Staff Members Happy, Part 2
Human Resources Tips for Gymnastics Centers: Keeping Staff Members Happy, Part 1
Among your many responsibilities as a director of a gymnastics center, hiring and managing staff members and schedules probably aren’t your favorite parts. However, if you have a high turnover rate among your staff, those tasks can take much more time and energy than they otherwise would. So it’s imperative to do what you can to find and keep … Continue about Human Resources Tips for Gymnastics Centers: Keeping Staff Members Happy, Part 1
Human Resources Tips for Gymnastics Centers: Hiring Quality Staff Members
One of the many difficulties of directing a children’s gym relates to managing staff. While the arena of staffing will always come with some challenges and tasks, the need for your involvement is intensified when employee turnover rates are high. Once you understand the basic issues that tend to lead to employee turnover, you’ll be able to take … Continue about Human Resources Tips for Gymnastics Centers: Hiring Quality Staff Members
Basic Tips for Easy Pool Maintenance, Part 4
Pool care probably isn’t number one on anybody’s list of favorite things to do, but it’s a necessary part of taking good care of your investment. Once you make a habit of requiring pre-swim showers and build a routine of regularly skimming, vacuuming, and brushing your pool’s interior surfaces, you’ll be well on your way to enjoying a properly … Continue about Basic Tips for Easy Pool Maintenance, Part 4
Basic Tips for Easy Pool Maintenance, Part 3
If you’re already brushing your pool’s walls and floor weekly and requiring your guests to shower before entering the pool, you’re taking some of the most important pool care steps (see Parts 1 & 2). Another vital component is skimming and vacuuming. Whenever a big gust of wind throws dust, leaves, and debris into the pool, you should snap into … Continue about Basic Tips for Easy Pool Maintenance, Part 3
Basic Tips for Easy Pool Maintenance, Part 2
If you’re a pool owner, it makes sense to do as much as you can to keep your pool water as clean as possible so you won’t have to buy and use chemicals quite as often (see Part 1). The only way to accomplish this goal is to be proactive about keeping contaminants from entering your pool in the first place. One of the main ways those contaminants … Continue about Basic Tips for Easy Pool Maintenance, Part 2