There are plenty of activities parents can do outside of swimming lessons to help their child learn to swim. This article will discuss some options for swimming outside of regular lessons to help develop good little swimmers. Open Water Swimming Open water swimming in rivers, estuaries, lakes or the beach will be easily accessible to […]
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.
Engaging a Toddler in Swimming Lessons
Let’s talk about making swimming fun for toddlers! If you have a spirited 2-year-old who’s ready to make a splash, we’ve got just the expert tips and tricks to help you engage them in swimming lessons. From making them feel comfortable in the water to teaching essential skills, this article is your ultimate guide to […]
Swimming Skills for 12 Month Olds
Swimming lessons are a great way to bond with your baby. As a parent you can enjoy being in the water while watching and guiding them in their swimming development. Each individual skill and water safety drill your child learns and practices in the swimming pool is a building block to the bigger picture of […]
Floating Tips for Babies – Teaching Tips
Floating is the most important skill in the Learn to Swim process. Floating is the basis of all Learn to Swim skills and gives baby the opportunity to feel their own buoyancy. Once baby feels that fun floating sensation, and that feeling of weightlessness, they will become relaxed and at home in the water. Here, […]
The Importance of Grips – Teaching Tips
Babies are born with a natural grasp reflex. They grasp and hold on tight to fingers, toys, hair and clothing. By maintaining the grasp reflex and encouraging a strong grip during the swimming lesson, we build strength and independence. We also teach baby to support their own body weight in the water. Remember the water […]