Now that we’ve established how crucial curiosity development is for children (see Parts 1, 2 & 3), the question remains, how do we encourage kids to grow in this vital skill? In this final article in our series, we’ll take a look at some ways you can nurture curiosity in the children who are within […]
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The Importance of Nurturing Curiosity in Children, Part 3
Curiosity is essential to both new invention and innovation of current systems (see Parts 1 & 2). Curious people are the ones who tend to become the movers and shakers in the world. The more our culture continues to advance technologically, the more vital it will likely become for kids to develop these life skills […]
The Importance of Nurturing Curiosity in Children, Part 2
In our first article in this series, we looked at how our current entertainment and device-driven culture tends to stifle the natural curiosity of children. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the ways you can recognize whether or not a child is developing a healthy curiosity or not. You may be […]
The Importance of Nurturing Curiosity in Children, Part 1
For the average person, curiosity seems like a natural inborn trait. After all, no one has to teach a baby to start reaching out to touch, taste and seek to discover more about the world around them. In fact, if you’ve ever had a toddler, you know how difficult it can be to prevent a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pool Safety Basics for Kids, Part 4
Before we move on from the topic of barriers (see Part 3 in our series), there are a few more important things we need to mention. No matter how good a pool safety cover or fence you initially purchase, it won’t be effective if you don’t take care of it and use it properly. Maintain […]
Pool Safety Basics for Kids, Part 2
In our first article, we talked about how alarmingly common drowning deaths are among children. Then we began discussing ways to prevent these types of tragic accidents from occurring. The first step we mentioned was adult supervision. Now we’ll dive back into our discussion of the proper supervision methods for different age groups. Elementary Aged […]
Pool Safety Basics for Kids, Part 1
Pool safety should be the number one priority for any pool owner. This is especially true for those who have children. Just as you take special precautions to childproof your home, such as covering electrical outlets and setting up baby gates to prevent falls, it’s important to do all you can to keep kids safe […]