Teaching your child to kick is something most parents do first when teaching their child to swim. But kicking is not one of the first swim skills that should be taught. Check out these seven skills that should be taught first.
If your child is in swim lessons and struggling to jump in, they are certainly not alone. Jumping into the pool is one of the more common skills that kids struggle with. However, it is important to stick with it because jumping (and submerging) are important skills to have for water safety.
Choosing a learn-to-swim device for your child is a hard decision. There is so much information out there, but so much of it comes from companies that are trying to sell a product. So as a swim instructor, here are the best things you can use to teach your little one to swim.
Memorial Day marks the start of swimming season in many places, but pool parties can be dangerous places for young children. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death among kids aged 1-4, so make sure you have all the right safety measures in place before attending a pool party. Check out these essential…
So, you’ve decided to sign your child up for swim lessons but realize you need a little help deciding about the different lesson formats. Are private swim lessons better because your child is the only one there? Will they learn faster? Or are group lessons more fun because there are other kids to swim with? Here is some information about the different types of swim lessons available, from someone who has taught them all and only wants your kid to learn to swim, but has no monetary gain either way.
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.
