When it comes to physical fitness, do you ever wonder exactly what it entails? Or to pose the question differently, what constitutes a healthy lifestyle or suitable fitness goals for children? Especially where kids are concerned, the obesity epidemic may be a significant symptom, but it’s also only a symptom of a more pervasive problem. […]
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Detecting & Handling Leaks in Your Inground Swimming Pool
Drawing joy from owning an inground swimming pool comes hand in hand with the responsibility of its care. A frequently emerging issue amongst pool owners is the presence of leaks. If a pool leak is suspected, don’t panic, but immediate action is crucial to avoid extensive structural harm and increased water bill costs. Below is […]
Dive into Happiness: Why an Inground Swimming Pool Is a Smart Investment
Have you ever been lounging around on a sweltering summer day, the heatwaves dancing before your eyes, and wished for the cooling, calming embrace of crystal-clear water in your own backyard pool? Investing in an inground swimming pool for your family home is more achievable, enjoyable, and beneficial than you might think. Let’s dive into […]
Ready, Set, Jump into the Pool: Swimwear Tips and Tricks, Part 3
Proper swimwear care isn’t complicated — but it is important. In our last post, we looked at the first two steps: Rinse and Treat. Now we’ll look at the other three: Wash, Dry, and Rest. Let’s count off all five for review before we move on: Rinse, Treat, Wash, Dry, Rest. Wash. Once you arrive […]
Encouraging Healthy Habits in Your Childcare Center: Imaginative Play
While it won’t make its way onto standardized tests or college entrance exams, movement is an important aspect of how children learn. Your childcare center has the important opportunity to help lay the foundation for later academic achievement by giving the children in your care opportunities to play, build, and create. While those kinds of […]
Dancer Life: Establishing Proper Etiquette, Part 1
Especially as young dancers just get their start, it’s important to teach them proper etiquette. These tips we’re going to give are by no means meant to be an exhaustive list; however, they are a great starting point as well as a good check sheet to keep visible for all dancers of any age and […]
What You Need To Know Before Getting a Diving Board, Part 1
Getting a back yard swimming pool installed will, no doubt, come with many benefits. From accommodating enjoyable exercise to adding ambiance and easy-to-plan parties, your family’s property and lifestyle will be greatly impacted by the addition of a pool, no matter what size or style you select. One of the many benefits unique to in-ground […]
Ready, Set, Jump into the Pool: Swimwear Tips and Tricks, Part 1
As a swimming pool owner, you’re likely to get a lot more use out of your swimwear than most people! As exciting as that may be, you’ll want to allow for that added swimwear use by choosing, accommodating, and treating your swimwear well. You may not realize it, but all kinds of elements — including […]
Pool Choices: Gunite vs. Vinyl
Either a gunite pool or a pool with a vinyl liner is an excellent choice for your new swimming pool. Which is “best” is really a question that can be answered only by you. In order to determine which pool is best for your specific space and circumstances, you need a little bit of information. […]
Dancer Feet: Foot Care Tips, Part 1
Technically, a dancing career does not require taking a single human anatomy class. But just like a working knowledge of muscles can be helpful, a complete understanding of the human foot can be particularly significant for any dancer. Did you know that human feet are extremely complex? These relatively small structures actually incorporate 52 of […]
How To Clear Up Cloudy Pool Water, Part 2
Now that you have an idea of what might be causing your cloudy pool water and are taking steps to prevent it from happening in the future, it’s time to fix the issue. There are 3 basic ways to address the situation, and we’ll take a look at each of them. Use Water Clarifier A […]
Are Your Dancers Getting Enough Sleep?
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 […]
3 More Steps Toward Getting Ready for Your Pool Design Consultation
Once you’ve begun the process of envisioning your new swimming pool and then finding photos that show the pool of your dreams, you’ll be ready to consider the various options available to you. In a previous post, we discussed a key facet of planning your pool: knowing the pool style you desire. But before you […]
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 […]
Swimming Pool Options: Natural Swimming Pools, Part 2
Perhaps you’ve always wished you lived near a pond or creek or even a waterfall, and a traditional swimming pool would be far from offering the kind of natural appeal you’re after. If that’s the case for you, then a NSP might be just the ticket! A Natural Swimming Pool or Pond, that is. Although […]