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1 Would You Buy a Home With a Pool?
Safety
2 Mommy Alert! Make Sure Pool Has Proper Drain Covers
pool safety
3 Be Safe While Cooling Off Public Poolside This Summer
Swimming
4 Tips to Keeping Kids Safe Around Residential Pools
Kiddie Soiree
5 Party by the Pool...And Play It Safe!
summer
6 When Poop Hits the Pool
Toy Box
7 Dive Into Summer Fun With Toss Across
Quiz
8 More Than Water to Watch Out For at the Pool, Take This Quiz!
Southern California possesses many charms, not the least of which is its amazing weather. For homeowners who want to take advantage of the nearly constant sunshine, a home that caters to the region's climate is a definite asset. Whipple Russell Architects designed this Hollywood Hills home with features including an infinity pool, outdoor kitchen, easy indoor-outdoor access, and relaxing patio Read more
This week, my mind is drifting to fabulous vacation spots — poolside, of course! Come continent hopping with me as we explore some gorgeous pools in London, the Maldives, and other spots across the globe. Read more
Often times when the sun is shining, the last place I want to be is inside a gym. I'd much rather go for a run, a bike ride, or strap on my rollerblades. Another option? Utilizing the great fitness amenities my neighborhood has to offer: public tennis courts, calorie-burning steps, swimming pools, football stadium stands, and even a public track to use when training for marathons. Here's how to Read more
Don't open your eyes underwater! While the lil ones enjoy splashing around, mama may have other things on her mind. Pools and the structures that surround them are breeding grounds for a variety of warm weather ailments. Take this quiz and see if you know what to look out for once the Marco Polo game ends. Take the Quiz Read more
Everybody in the pool! With the long weekend, community water holes, as well as backyard swimming pools are open for business and kids are grabbing their goggles and getting ready to dive in. As part of your Summer pool prep, stock up on some new pool-friendly toys and games that will entertain tots long after their marathon cannonball contest. Toss Across Splash ($40) brings tic-tac-toe into the Read more
Any child of the 80s will have a hard time forgetting the Baby Ruth scene from Caddyshack. But contrary to Bill Murray's declaration, it is a big deal when a tot poops in a pool. The dark matter can spread bacteria like E. Coli and Hepatitis A, parasites or other germs. A thick unbroken stool is often better than a diarrhea type disaster, but in either instance, moms should notify other swimmers Read more
The holiday weekend is in full swing and you've probably got some wet events penciled in on the calendar. If you're planning a poolside soiree, here are some tips to keeping the festivities kid-friendly. While parents are off mingling, it's not uncommon for a tot to slip in the pool for a dip without notice. So plan ahead with these tidbits of advice. Read more
Walking out your backdoor and a refreshing pool to exercise or relax sounds ideal, but when children are in the picture — it's best to take numerous precautions. A whopping 67 percent of lilsugar readers said they would buy a home with a backyard pool, but having such a luxury comes with plenty of responsibility. Take a look at our tips for ensuring a safe backyard. Source Read more
Taking your tots to the local swimming hole may not be as exciting as the one that set the seen for the love affair between Kate Winslet and Patrick Wilson in Little Children, but afternoons of Marco Polo and creative diving board tricks will keep you interested. Though lifeguards and management companies are responsible for public pools’ cleanliness and safety, there are several precautions Read more
Before you take your kids out to take a dip next Spring, check to make sure the (public, private or residential) pool has safe drain covers. Children have been terribly injured, paralyzed and died after the suction of a pool's drain has trapped them underwater. In one incident, it took two adults to pull a young girl from a hot tub. Despite their efforts, she passed away. Though a federal law Read more
