Breath control is an essential element in the learn to swim process. By teaching children breath control, we make the first submersion, free from fuss and trauma. Teaching breath control to babies from 0-2 years is best done by conditioning. Here, we prepare baby for their first under water experience. This is by conditioning them […]
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When Should we Start Swim Lessons?
There is often some confusion surrounding when you should start swim lessons. Informal swimming lessons can start from birth, at home, in the bath tub. Water is a perfect medium to stimulate your baby. The bath becomes a place of fun, enjoyment, stimulation and learning. Parents should provide cuddling, singing, playing and communicating opportunities as […]
Guidelines for Maintaining a Safe Pool Operation
Understanding the roles and responsibilities for operating a learn to swim school can be a daunting task for managers, owners and operators. Generating protocols and procedures that ensure safe work practices for your employees and safe recreation opportunities for your customers is essential. Therefore, guidelines for safe pool operation are essential. To ensure that your […]
Encouraging Swimming Independence
Teaching your child and encouraging swimming independence is very important. Children are curious and learn through their own exploration. Personal exploration often teaches children their boundaries. Even from a very young age babies can learn boundaries. Your baby will learn the differences between deep and shallow water and they will gain a respect for the […]
Laurie Lawrence’s Baby Swim Program – 4 months
The baby swim program starts at home in the bath tub. Here, the dedicated loving parents can introduce their baby to the water in a relaxed, controlled and secure environment. These early experiences in the bath should be designed to stimulate baby’s senses, introduce them to the fun floating sensation and prepare them for their […]