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Surviving the first day: A look into ways to make that first swim lesson successful

Fall brings a season of new beginnings. Kids are involved in all kinds of new things such as school, sports, or new clubs. Having a lot of firsts can be very emotionally draining on children so its helpful to prepare … Continue reading

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Math, Science, Reading and…..Swimming??

As the school season is just around the corner (or already here for some) its time to start thinking about after school activities to keep your kids active outside the classroom. Baseball, soccer, gymnastics, track and field? etc…Often times it … Continue reading

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Red Heat, Blue Heat….Green Heat?

So you wanna keep your pool warm but you don’t want to break the bank. The summer is a great time to be enjoying a pool but the sun doesn’t always do enough on its own to make swimming in … Continue reading

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“I wanna be just like Dad”

Recently, we celebrated all those fathers out there who have made a big difference in each of our lives. Interestingly, fathers may not realize how much they influence their children even when it comes to how they eat. A recent … Continue reading

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Reluctance: How to foster success even when it seems hard

 When a child comes to swim lessons sometimes their natural reaction is to reject it and want to leave. This can be caused by a host of different reasons and many of them are no reason to stop lessons. During … Continue reading

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Can Infants Swim?

The short answer is Yes! Learning to swim and self rescue at a young age can be a wonderful experience for the parent and the child. Children as young as 6 months are capable of rolling over and floating on their … Continue reading

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Boating, Beach and Lake Safety

As we say farewell to May and Water Safety Month we must not forget all the great tips we have learned throughout the month. As a final Water Safety Month post we will look at some ways to stay safe … Continue reading

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Ways to keep your pool or spa safe!

Summer presents all kinds of new challenges for parents. Trying to keep their kids busy is a big one. Summer camps? Jr. Lifeguards? Summer school? Swim Team? And that only just names a few. But what about keeping their pool … Continue reading

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Water Safety With Your Young Ones!

Its beginning to look a lot like summer! This means that we will be spending a lot more time in and around our local water resources. This time of year is of course a favorite among kids because school is … Continue reading

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National Water Safety Month

Hello again Swimmers! It’s been a while since we last posted here but we are back! Since the month of May is the national water safety month, we are going to be doing a series of posts about water safety! … Continue reading

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