You’ve put in a pool (or bought a house that has one) hopefully your first thought is for safety. This article will focus on one of those protective measure; the swimming pool fence.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the second leading cause of death for children 1-14 years old, and an extensive study found that 1-3 years olds made up 75 percent of the children involved in swimming pool submersion and/or drowning accidents. Protecting children from drowning or becoming submerged in a backyard swimming pool requires more than just a single safety device or barrier so just a fence is not enough, but it should definitely be installed. In many areas of the country having a pool fence is required by law.
Your pool fence should be high enough to prevent resourceful children from easily climbing over and sturdy enough to keep kids from breaking through the fence in pursuit of their goal. We highly recommend a gate that locks instead of just latching. Don’t underestimate the resourcefulness of children, they will try to get through anything.
There is a wide variety of options available including metal, mesh, wood, and plastic swimming pool fences. Metal is reliable and durable for longevity. Wood fences are eye-catching but may need repairing or painting every few years. Mesh fences are another popular option because they are removable. You wouldn’t normally consider this a benefit but there are instances where fence needs are temporary and this is the most economical and efficient for those needs.
If you are unsure of the best choice for you we suggest talking to your local expert at the swimming pool supply store. Being educated on safety and security should be top priority. But if you already have a pool, or plan to get one make sure to follow all the safety measures to keep everybody happy and safe.
What else should you do for optimal pool safety? Install pool covers and alarm systems for even more protection and warning against hazardous situations.
About the Author
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April 26th, 2007
Let’s think about it: Being a kid these days is not what it used to be. If you grew up watching “Leave it to Beaver,” you cannot really relate to the current peer pressure, multi-tasking, sub-par education programs, and daily distractions that our children and grandchildren accept as part of daily life.
Family structure is not what it used to be either. Many children live in single parent households. This has become a painful fact of life for children to accept growing up without both of their parents. The family unit has changed and parents need practical solutions a lot more than criticism or a lecture.
Peer pressure in school is much more than just drugs, cigarettes, and alcohol. Children are harassed by their peers, over every issue, including the clothes they wear. These days, children are pressured into pretending they are rich or joining a gang. This causes children more stress, at an early age, than they need.
So, what is a caring parent to do? Kids Yoga is one answer. Yoga classes for children offer a positive refuge from life outside the Yoga studio. Just by stretching muscles, deep breathing, laughing, getting proper exercise, learning how to relax, meditating, and playing “Yoga games,” a child can be a kid again.
Kids Yoga allows a child to deal with daily stress. Each time a child enters a Yoga class for kids, he or she can “close the door” on negative feelings that stress overload brings. Children who attend Yoga classes have one common thread: Their parents care about their well being.
It is not easy for children to socialize with other “good kids,” at a time when physical education, recess, children’s programs, manners, and social skills are being placed “on the back burner.” Yet the structure of a Yoga class allows children to bond, socialize, learn, and improve their lives, with new life skills.
Yoga classes are usually non-competitive, but a parent can easily observe just to make sure. Competition is everywhere, but there is no need for it in Yoga or any form of Mind and Body health maintenance.
Lastly, Yoga has many benefits for both genders. Yoga is good for both boys and girls to learn. The physical skills and knowledge will carry over into other hobbies and sports. Most of today’s elite athletes learn Yoga for cross training purposes. An athlete, who is flexible, strong, and calm under fire, is a formidable opponent. This is the reason why so many of the world’s professional sports teams cross train their players and teach them Yoga.
Copyright 2007 – Paul Jerard / Aura Publications
About the Author
Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, is a co-owner and the director of Yoga teacher training at: Aura Wellness Center in, Attleboro, MA. He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995.
http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org
April 20th, 2007
These tips will help ensure that you have a fun and memorable experience at SixFlags.
TIPS FOR FAMILY FUN
1. Plan to visit when attendance is lightest. Best bets: Weekdays during the summer and any regular operating day during the months of April, May, September and October.
2. Bring a jacket or sweatshirt for cool mornings and evenings. Store it in the park’s lockers.
3. Six Flags America is a smoke-free facility, so please plan accordingly. Smoking is allowed in designated smoking areas only.
4. Arrange a meeting place and time in case your party becomes separated.
5. Stop by Stroller Rental if you need a stroller, wheelchair or electronically controlled vehicle. They are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early.
6. Review the park map to familiarize yourself with the park’s layout.
7. To help you plan your day, pick up a park map, guide, and show schedule at the Main Street.
8. Plan to start your day at attractions farthest from the main entrance. Visit your favorite rides when the park first opens, or after 5 pm.
9. To save time, eat at non-traditional lunch and dinner hours.
10. Make sure children feel comfortable with a ride before they board.
You can buy six flags tickets and season passes here.
April 3rd, 2007
