It’s summertime and the heat is on full blast. It’s a great time to let your little ones have some fun in the sun and water. Slip and slides, water hoses, sprinklers and a pool to take a dip in can all be great options.
When Can Babies Go In The Pool?
From the womb to a newborn’s bathtub, your baby has always been exposed to water. It’s a very natural thing, but does this mean that it’s safe for babies to go into a pool? And if so, how old should they be when they do? Let’s find out below. What Age Is Safe for Babies… Read more »
Swim Lessons When Your Child Is Sick: Show Up or Stay Home?
Little ones tend to pick up illnesses easily, as their immune systems haven’t fully developed yet. When your little one does get sick, deciding whether or not they should go out – especially to swim lessons – can be a bit challenging.
Hair and Skin Maintenance For Swimmers
Anyone who starts taking swim classes regularly needs also to take care of their skin and hair to protect them from the sun and pool chemicals.
Best Ways for Parents to Help With Swim Lessons
Starting your very young child in swim lessons is literally an immersive experience – you get in the water too! You won’t be in the water with them forever. In no time at all they will progress through the lessons and you’ll be close by on the sidelines, watching and cheering. Congratulations, you’re becoming a… Read more »
How to Stay Organized as a Swim Mom
Being a swim mom can be a hectic experience, however, with a little organization and planning, you can make the experience more enjoyable and less stressful for you and your child.
How Skills from Swim Lessons Translate to Other Activities
Swim lessons are a valuable experience for children and adults of all ages. Not only do they teach the physical skill of swimming, but they also provide important life skills that can be applied to other activities. One of the most obvious benefits of swim lessons is the physical fitness aspect. Swimming is a full-body… Read more »
Swim Lessons for Kids: Facts and Figures
For those of you who like hard data, this one’s for you. Let’s take a look at the statistics surrounding swimming and swim lessons for kids so that you have a better idea of what’s at stake at any age. Swim lessons are a vital part of your strategy to keep your kids safe, so… Read more »
Transitioning from Aqua Babies to Level 1
A child’s “graduation” from Aqua Babies (Parent-and-me) classes can bring with it some challenges. Below are some guidelines that will help your child through this transition. 1. The week prior to your child’s first level 1 class, talk to them several times about “Swimming in the big boy/big girl class.” 2. When you and your… Read more »
The Journey of Learning to Swim
Many parents view learning to swim as a one-time event. Often we hear a mom or dad say, “My child learned to swim on such and such a day.” In reality, learning to swim is not a one-time event, but rather a journey that consists of many phases and steps. The length of the journey… Read more »