The number one question we receive online and at administration at our swim school is: How long will it take for my child to learn swimming? Every child is different and therefore it is impossible to give an exact answer to this question. But the good news is that practice […]
Resources & Baby Swimming Tips For Parents
These articles are invaluable resources for parents. They include baby swimming tips and educational tips and techniques we recommend on implementing towards your child's development.
Teaching Swimming to Kids Who Don’t Like It
We often get calls for help – mainly from parents who report that their children don’t like swimming lessons. This could be for a number of reasons, including fear of the water, a scare in the pool or another water environment, lack of early exposure to the water, developmental stages […]
Why is Turning Important? – Water Safety Skill
Turning underwater is an important water safety skill. Here the baby learns to turn to safety – either the parent, ledge or side of the pool. In some swim schools, this skill is initially introduced with a Humpty Dumpty song. As baby grows with age and physical capabilities they will […]
Building Trust In Baby & Toddler Swimming Lessons
Why Building Trust During Baby & Toddler Swimming Lessons is Crucial Building trust is an integral part of the “learn to swim” process. As Swimming Teachers, we need to be aware of the importance of building trust with the babies, toddlers, and children. In addition to building a great relationship […]
Patience & The Learn To Swim Process
Swimming lessons are a great investment and it’s so important for every child to undergo the learn to swim process. You providing your children with a skill for life. In addition, you are giving them an advantage in the areas of social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. A four-year study […]