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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In our final article in this series (see Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4), we’ll consider some more practical rules you can teach kids to help ensure that they stay safe in and around the pool. Keep Away from Filters and Drains Drains or filters, especially in older pools, can pose a drowning risk due to their strong suction of the surrounding water. … Continue about How to Keep Children Safe Around the Pool, Part 5
How to Keep Children Safe Around the Pool, Part 4
So far in our series on how to keep children safe around the pool (see Parts 1, 2 & 3) we’ve mostly focused on what adults can do to help prevent children from becoming victims of a drowning accident. Other than teaching a child to swim, there are some important ways you can help children to lower their own risk of drowning. Listed below are … Continue about How to Keep Children Safe Around the Pool, Part 4
How to Keep Children Safe Around the Pool, Part 3
Pool safety for children begins with proper supervision and adult safety preparation (see Parts 1 & 2). Once these have been taken care of, it’s time to turn your attention to getting the child ready to be safe in the water. This starts with what the child is wearing while in the water. Make Sure Children Wear Safe Attire in the … Continue about How to Keep Children Safe Around the Pool, Part 3
How to Keep Children Safe Around the Pool, Part 2
In our first article, we considered some of the grim statistics regarding childhood drowning fatalities. We also emphasized the importance of adult supervision of children in and around the pool. There’s one more critical point to distinguish when it comes to adult supervision. Simply having a bunch of adults in or around the pool isn’t enough. … Continue about How to Keep Children Safe Around the Pool, Part 2
How to Keep Children Safe Around the Pool, Part 1
Having a backyard pool when you have kids means enjoying fun-filled days with friends, hosting summer pool parties, and making special family memories. It also means taking extra precautions to make sure this place for recreation and relaxation doesn’t turn into the scene of a tragedy. In just a few seconds, children who aren’t strong swimmers can … Continue about How to Keep Children Safe Around the Pool, Part 1
Essential Character Qualities & Habits of Successful Dancers, Part 3
Not every dance student who starts out in a beginner class will make it to an intermediate level. Only a choice few of those who get to an intermediate level will end up becoming advanced students. Those who rise to the highest levels in their schools tend to develop some unique character qualities that put them at a distinct advantage. This final … Continue about Essential Character Qualities & Habits of Successful Dancers, Part 3
Essential Character Qualities & Habits of Successful Dancers, Part 2
In our first article in this series, we focused on basic rules for dance etiquette. Our next article deals with some important habits which dancers should seek to incorporate into their lives. These are some of the building blocks you’ll need to spring forward on your pathway to success in the realm of dance. These qualities, such as confidence, … Continue about Essential Character Qualities & Habits of Successful Dancers, Part 2
Essential Character Qualities & Habits of Successful Dancers, Part 1
What’s the most important part of being a dancer? Some might argue that it’s the thrill of performing before an enthusiastic audience. Others may care more about winning competitions. But being a great dancer is about much more than wearing elaborate costumes and impressing crowds or judges with complicated steps and flawless form. It’s about … Continue about Essential Character Qualities & Habits of Successful Dancers, Part 1
Stop Hiding Your Phone Number, Walmart.com
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