While sunburn comes with discomfort and increased risk of skin cancer for all of us, it can be especially problematic for babies and toddlers. While it’s best to be vigilant and intentional about sun protection, it’s also important to know how to respond if a sunburn does occur (see Parts 1, 2 & 3). In […]
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Sun Protection Tips, Part 4
As you splash around in your backyard swimming pool and delight in the outdoor oasis you’ve created, you don’t want a shadow of risk to dampen your fun — or that of your family and friends. By reducing risk of drowning and knowing how to respond if drowning occurs, you will greatly increase the positive […]
Sun Protection Tips, Part 3
Sunburn can certainly be uncomfortable, but that discomfort is not the only problem — or the biggest one — associated with it. If you’re following our series on sun protection (see Parts 1 & 2), you already realize that sun protection isn’t just about avoiding sunburn, per se, but also reducing risk of skin cancer. […]
Sun Protection Tips, Part 2
There are so many health benefits you’ll get to immerse yourself in, as a result of having your own backyard swimming pool! However, there are also some added risks connected with spending more time around the water and out in the sun. Maybe you’re thinking that, of course, you make sure everyone has some sunscreen […]
Sun Protection Tips, Part 1
Your backyard swimming pool comes with so many opportunities for exercise as well as family fun and easy entertaining! Unfortunately, it can also come with some added safety risks. The first one, of course, is that of drowning. But a secondary issue, that can become more of a tendency when you’re spending added hours outdoors, […]
Control All Your X10 Units With Your Smart Device with X10’s WiFi Unit
The team at X10 is excited to announce the versatility and flexible power of our X10 WiFi Unit! With this handy piece of home automation equipment, you’ll have the ability to control all of your X10 units from the convenience of your smart device. It’s compatible with both Apple and Android mobile devices. Virtually Endless […]
Teach Your Daycare Kids to Care About Sharing
Developing the ability to share is an essential life skill. Young children naturally find it difficult to share. As a daycare provider, you can help equip the kids in your care with the tools they need to learn how to share with others. Young children generally have the idea that they have sole rights and […]
Take Your Pool to the Next Level with These Additions
In our first article of this series, we explored the benefits of adding a slide to your backyard pool. That new action-packed feature could lead to even greater enjoyment of your pool this summer, especially for kids, teens, and active adults. But what about upgrading the look of your pool? Coming up with creative ways […]
Structural Changes to Help Enhance Your Pool
If you’re a pool owner awaiting the beginning of swimming season, finding new ways to make your pool even more exciting and aesthetically pleasing may be high on your priority list. We’ve already discussed some of the available options, such as adding a water slide, water features, or upgraded lighting (see Part 1 & 2). […]
Improve Pool Organization & Pool Area Appearance
When it comes to spending time in the pool, there are a number of factors that can either add to your overall enjoyment of the experience. The first one we covered in this article series was encouraging a more exciting activity level by including a water slide. The second factor we dealt with was adding […]