Choosing swim lessons for your child can be a difficult decision. Here are some things to look at to help you make the best decision about a swim school for your child. Curriculum You’ll want to choose a curriculum that aligns with your goals for your child. Are you interested in safety skills? Self-Rescue skills?…
Is your little one finally ready for the pool this summer? That first visit is the best time to start off on the right foot with safe habits and to help them prevent fear (so they can learn to swim much more easily later). Here are four tips to help both you and them stay safe while also starting good habits to make learning to swim easier later.
Swim lessons can be expensive and time consuming, so it can be discouraging when your child is once again placed in the same level. But before you (or they) get discouraged, remember that swim lesson levels are designed to be repeated, usually multiple times. Even so, there are ways to help your kids progress faster.
I’m sure you’ve seen the videos on social media of babies and toddlers “swimming” by rolling themselves onto their backs to float. While this is a great safety skill, it’s not the same thing as swimming. Submerging underwater and recovering to a back float is one of a few self-rescue skills. These self-recue skills can…
Nervous about swim time with multiple kids? It’s understandable—pool time requires your constant, undivided attention, and it’s not easy. Here are some tips that I find helpful for supervising more than one child while swimming.
Learning to swim is an exciting milestone for many kids, but parents often sign their kids up for swim lessons without giving much thought to how they can be involved in the Learn to Swim journey. Here are four reasons why parents should take an active role, rather than rely solely on their child’s swim…
Are you a busy mom with a little one learning to swim? While home practice is great, finding time can be a challenge. Here are 3 simple swaps in things you are already doing that will make your little one’s learn-to-swim journey smooth sailing — without a big-time commitment.
Probably one of the most asked questions about swimming for toddlers and young kids is “What age will my child learn to swim” but I don’t have a good answer, in fact, no one does. With varying definitions of what it means to be able to swim and the different learning speeds of each kid, it’s…
Is your little one getting ready to learn to swim? You might be tempted to buy them a pair of goggles, but first make sure they have the required skills before introducing goggles. Goggles are great for clear vision underwater and can be pretty important for games that involve getting toys or objects from the…
No parent wants their child to be upset during swim lessons, and it’s heartbreaking to hear them cry. Many parents think this means their child isn’t ready and withdraw them from lessons. But is this the right solution?
