If you’re not careful, your child care center can easily become a place where contagious illnesses thrive. As important as policies for exclusion may be, the most significant factor in preventing the spread of common childhood illnesses is actually proper hygiene. Unfortunately, many illnesses become contagious while they’re still asymptomatic (lacking visible symptoms). So no […]
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Keeping Germs at Bay in Your Child Care Center, Part 1
When flu season rolls around, it’s easy to resign yourself to the idea that a barrage of illnesses will be making its way through your child care center throughout the winter months. If it seems to you that kids are more likely than adults to get sick, your instincts are right! As children’s bodies build […]
Statesville, NC Senior In-Home Care Services
One of the main reasons why family members seek placement for their loved ones in nursing homes or assisted living centers is a concern for their health and safety. If you’re thinking about one of these options for your parent, spouse, or someone else who is special to you, you may want to consider in-home […]
Swimming Pool Benefits: Get That Vitamin D!
Vitamin D is an essential element which all humans need in order to thrive, and your backyard swimming pool is a great means toward that end! You may have already known that, but you may not know exactly how you get more Vitamin D or what specifically does Vitamin D do for you. Well, we’re […]
Foot Health for Dancers: What the Experts Say, Part 2
In Part 1, we considered the perspectives of two professional therapists who work exclusively with dancers. Now we’ll look at several foot facts that should play into any dancer’s decision to use a foot stretcher — and warnings for those who do. Each Dancer’s Foot Is Unique. Because each dancer and each foot is unique, […]
Foot Health for Dancers: What the Experts Say, Part 1
Like many issues, that of foot stretchers conjures a wide spectrum of opinions. However, many experts agree that these devices can be used safely by some dancers, as long as caution is exercised. Want a little more detail on the pros and cons of foot stretchers? We’ll summarize a couple expert opinions for you, and […]
Pool Choices and Trends: What You Should Know About Salt-Water Pools
What’s all the buzz about salt-water pools? An increasing number of homeowners are opting for this non-traditional type of pool. Of course, many love that they use salt rather than chlorine to sanitize the water. But before you jump in and make a commitment to having a salt-water pool installed, you want to make sure […]
3 Things You’re (Probably) Paying for That Aren’t as Much Fun as Your Own Pool
Maybe you don’t think you can afford an in-ground swimming pool. Yes, it is a luxury item. But most Americans don’t live at a survival level; for most of us, “being able to afford” something is often simply a matter of which luxury items we choose and how carefully we allocate the money we do […]
Family Pool Time: Water Activities for All Ages
Pools are excellent choices for multi-generational families, allowing those of all ages to experience the many health benefits related to an active lifestyle and outdoor recreation. In fact, an in-ground swimming pool might just offer the most versatile combination of playground, gym, and outdoor living potential per square foot, compared to any other change you […]
Why Sleep Is Important for Young Athletes
Do you know what probably affects young athletes even more than their diet and the quality of their instruction and practice? Sleep. It’s simple, but its significance simply can’t be overstated. And forget about 8 hours: according to the National Sleep Foundation, most children actually require between 9 and 14 hours per 24-hour period, depending […]