Some of my best childhood memories are from summer vacations that I spent with my family on the water, either at the neighborhood public pool, on the lake or by the ocean. We tried them all and I loved every minute of it. But along with summer weather comes more time by the water and more hazards for our little ones. I just finished up a 6 week course* with my kids … [Read more...] about Swim Smarter: Water Safety Tips for Parents
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Winter Water Safety Tips
Water safety isn't just for summer! Drowning incidents are preventable. The Consumer Product and Safety Commission has teamed with the Pool Safety Campaign to change the way families think and act about pool and spa safety. Here are their top winter water safety tips: 1. Constant Eyes On (CEO) Supervision - Never turn your back on your child around water. It takes just … [Read more...] about Winter Water Safety Tips
Keep Your Kids Safe in the Water this 4th of July
If you are planning on hitting the beach, pool, or nearby lake to celebrate the 4th this year, make sure you keep your little ones safe while enjoying the water with family and friends! The Infant Swimming Resource provided the following tips to help families protect their young children in and around the water this 4th of July weekend. "Research shows that most drownings … [Read more...] about Keep Your Kids Safe in the Water this 4th of July
How to Break Your Water at Home When Pregnant
Most women who have been pregnant before can relate to that feeling of just wanting to get it over with. In the last days of your pregnancy, you will likely be begging that little bundle of joy to end your misery and make her debut. If begging doesn't work, below you'll find some information on how to break your water at home when pregnant. Related Content Labor & … [Read more...] about How to Break Your Water at Home When Pregnant
Spring Garden Tips
Spring is around the corner, so here are some of my tried and true spring gardening tips to help get a jumpstart on your warm-weather vegetables and herbs: Keep a garden diary. I’ve long since given up on my ability to remember which plants were successful and which ones were not -Baby # 2 sucked the memory card right out of me. Now, I keep a garden diary to help me keep … [Read more...] about Spring Garden Tips