Articles for tag: Pfd, Water Birth

Karla News

Life Jackets for Infants and Toddlers

My husband and I might be a little crazy, but our son Chase took his first swim in a pool when he was just 11 weeks old. He was actually almost born in water, but at 2 weeks late, he was disqualified from our hospital’s water birth tub. We had read all about babies having ...

Karla News

2013 Alaskan PFD: When Will it Be Announced and How Much is It?

2013 Update: The 2013 PFD was announced September 18, 2013 and is $900. Note: This page will be updated in real time as any new information becomes available including dates and times of any announcements and the actual amount each year. The 2011 Alaska PFD was $1,174. The 2012 PFD was $878. The 2013 PFD ...

Karla News

How to Use a Swimming Noodle

Using the swimming noodle, a long colored foam tube, can be a fun way to be taught swimming. It is light enough for a child to maneuver, yet strong enough to hold the weight of an adult. Children view the noodle as a toy, therefore as something fun. Adults can be trained in its various ...

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General Aviation Avionics “Glass” is 15/16ths Full!

If you are watching the daily happenings at EAA Airventure online, you cannot possibly avoid the gusher of exciting news regarding a fantastic new wave of glass that is destined to find their way into your panel soon. If I were a steam gauge this week, I would seriously be fearing for my life. Let’s ...

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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: 6 Myths Busted!

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) is a highly personal topic, so it is rarely discussed, even among family and friends. Consequently, there are common misconceptions surrounding the condition. What is PFD? It’s is an umbrella term — encompassing problems with pelvic floor muscles, ligaments and connective tissue that support the pelvic organs, including the rectum and ...

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Texas Boating Rules and Regulations

Boating is fun as long as you follow the rules, act responsibly, and are safety conscious. Boat safety is job one. For your convenience, here are links to the boating regulations by state. In Texas, boaters are required to take boater education courses if you were born on or after September 1, 1984. According to ...