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  • What Swim Styles Should Children Learn 
  • The Importance of Parental Involvement in Swimming
  • Teaching Backstroke To 4-Year-Olds
  • Covid-19, Trauma and the Future of Aquatics
  • Teaching Beginner Swimmers – Part 2
  • Teaching Swim Skills to Extra Support Care Children
  • Teaching the Beginner Swimmer – Part 1
  • The Qualities of Great Swim Teachers
  • Being an Adapted Aquatics Teacher
  • Laurie’s Learn to Swim Principles Part 2
  • Regulation of the Child Safe Standards in Victoria
  • Laurie’s Learn to Swim Principles Part 1
  • Benefits of Parental Participation in Swim Classes
  • Learning Breaststroke in Swimming
  • Why is Trauma-Informed Practices Important in Aquatics?
  • Regulation of the Child Safe Standards in NSW
  • Water Safety Reminders for Parents
  • The Laurie Lawrence Method of Learning the Butterfly
  • December is Check your Pool Gate Month
  • How to Teach Water Safety for Over 4’s
  • The Importance of Fun, not Force, in Quality Swimming Lessons
  • Media Release – Regulation of Child Safe Standards in NSW
  • Understanding Water Safety for Under 4’s
  • What the Child Safe Legal Updates Mean for Swim Schools
  • WWSS Celebrates as Laurie Turns 80!
  • 5 Reasons why Everyone Should Learn to Swim
  • How Laurie Lawrence Started His Swimming Story
  • How to Teach Children Breath Control
  • Important Skills on how to Teach Backstroke
  • Queensland Child Protection Law Reform
  • Stuff the Silver… We’re Going for Gold!
  • 5 Benefits of the Child Safe Training Hub
  • New Child Protection Regulations for South Australia Swim Schools
  • How to Help Children Progress in Swimming Lessons
  • How to Help your Child Start Swim Lessons
  • Nobody Expects an Emergency – Plan, Prepare, Practice
  • Why Children Should be Learning to Swim Early on
  • Why Swimming can be the Best Exercise for you
  • Is your Swim Team Emergency Risk Ready?
  • Benefits of Online Learning Platforms during COVID-19
  • 7 Victorian Standards for Victorian Swim Schools
  • Further Education leads to Professional Development
  • Why Swim Schools Need to Comply with Child Safe Standards
  • Further Expansion for dita Solutions & WWSS Teams
  • Stuff the Silver, We’re… GOING FOR GOLD! Book Launched
  • Child Safe Training for Swim Schools
  • Benefits of Swimming – An Infant Aquatics Study
  • Kids Alive Couch Concerts - Learn More
  • April Pools Day 2020 - Learn More Now
  • Master Planner Phil King - New Episode
  • Champions come in all shapes and sizes – David Berkoff
  • New Features added to the Swim School Hub
  • How to Be a Responsible Pool Person 2020
  • Dawn Fraser – Power of the Pin - New Episode
  • Bushfire Relief Donations - How to Help
  • Jon Sieben – Steep Roads Lead to High Mountains
  • Is Your Fence Ready to Save a Life?
  • Laurie prepares for Check-Your-Pool-Gate Month
  • Bonus Podcast Episode – Interview with Steve Holland
  • Laurie featured in My Weekly Preview Magazine
  • New Podcast Episode! – Steve Holland
  • Royal Life Saving Society Drowning Report 2019
  • International Industry Partnerships Announced
  • New Podcast Episode! – Duncan Armstrong
  • World Wide Swim School growth leads to team expansion
  • Upcoming Events - NZSCTA, AUSTSWIM, Learn2Swim
  • Free lessons with Learn2Swim Week
  • New Podcast Episode! -Debbie Flintoff-King
  • Emergency Risk Ready Training - Are Your Staff Trained?
  • Listen to Stuff The Silver, We Are Going For Gold.
  • Stuff the Silver, We Are Going for Gold! - New Podcast Series
  • ABC Conversations interview now available online
  • Laurie to feature on ABC Conversations, 19 July 2019
  • Australian Swim Schools Association Conference 2019
  • Teaching Freestyle Using Skill Building for 5 to 6-year-olds
  • NEW FEATURE: Electronic Forms for Swim School Operations
  • April Pools Day 2019 - FREE Online CPR Courses
  • New Product: Emergency Risk Ready Training
  • A Swim Safe Backyard - Nominate a ‘Responsible Pool Person’
  • Swimming & Summer Fun - How to Stay Swim Safe in Summer
  • World Wide Swim School 2018 October Update
  • Building skills for swimming success
  • World Wide Swim School’s new recruit, Susan Carter
  • Baby Crying During the Swimming Lesson - It Happens!
  • Laurie Lawrence on Channel 7 for Learn2Swim Week
  • A Great Swimming Teacher Engages Their Pupils
  • Using Reward Systems at Swim Clubs
  • Stay Consistent with your Child’s Swimming Course
  • Newborn Swimming Tips for Learning at Home
  • Managing Different Abilities Within A Swim Lesson
  • Water Safety in Swimming Lessons - Learn More
  • Learn2Swim Week: Day 2 - Incorporating Water Safety
  • Learn2Swim Week: Day 3 - Laurie’s Passion for Water Safety
  • Learn2Swim Week: Day 4 - Exploration and Water Safety
  • Water Safety and the Swimming Lesson
  • Learn2Swim Week: Day 6 - Water Familiarisation
  • Swimming Instructors & Their Role in Health and Safety
  • Social Referencing in Swimming Pool Lessons
  • Become a Swimming Teacher: Our Hints
  • 5 Important Skills – How to Teach Freestyle
  • Tumble Turns: A Basic Guide for Swim Trainers
  • Beginner Swimmers at your Swim School
  • Creating Circuits in Swimming Lesson Plans
  • Swimming Instructor Course & Training - Start Now!
  • Using Circuit Stations in a Swimming Training Program
  • Swim Lesson Ideas & Plan Development
  • Swimming Drills: Why Do We Use Them?
  • Variety in the Swimming Lesson Planning
  • Keep Clients Returning to Your Swimming Program
  • School Swimming - The Key for a Successful School Program
  • What is Swimming in Two Planes? - Water Safety Skill
  • How to Teach Breaststroke to Kids - Water Safety Skill
  • Teaching Infant Swim Classes - Teaching Tips
  • Benefits of Diving for Rings in Pool Lessons
  • How Long Will it Take for my Child to Learn Swimming?
  • 5 Tips to Run Better Swimming Lessons
  • Teaching Swimming to Kids Who Don't Like It
  • Swim Teachers and your Teaching Team
  • Group vs. Private Swimming Lessons
  • Why is Turning Important? - Water Safety Skill
  • Teaching Swimming Lessons: Dealing With Different Individuals
  • Building Trust In Baby & Toddler Swimming Lessons
  • Consistency Is Key In Swimming Programs
  • Patience & The Learn To Swim Process
  • Teaching Baby Swimming Classes: 12-18 Months
  • Bath Time & Baby Swimming Lessons
  • Infant Swim Lessons: 9 Teaching Tips
  • Important Swimming Tips For Parent Teachers
  • Water Familiarisation in Newborn Swimming Lessons
  • Introducing Adult Swimming Lessons
  • Teaching An Infant Swimming - Teaching Tips
  • The Benefits of a Deck Supervisor at Your Swim School
  • Children's Swimming Lessons & an Increased Class Size
  • 10 Skills To Perfect For Squad Swimming
  • Safety Considerations For Swim Classes
  • How To Teach Your Baby To Swim - Teaching Swim Skills
  • How to Teach Kids to Swim at Home
  • How To Teach Backstroke To Kids - Teaching Skills
  • How Can I Help My Swimmers Improve Their Skills?
  • Questions Laurie is asked about Swimming
  • Short Distances vs Long Distances in Learn To Swim Classes
  • Different Ways to use your Teaching Space
  • Expectations of 4 Year Old's Swimming Lessons
  • 5 Handy Tips for Behaviour Management
  • Intensive Swimming Promotes Success
  • How to Teach an Adult to Swim - Teaching Tips
  • How Long Will my Child Need to Attend Swim Classes?
  • Preparing for the Cooler Months - Before & During Lessons
  • What Can I Expect From My Child at 2 Years of Age at Swimming?
  • Water Safety Skills to Practise at Home
  • Getting a fright and going backwards in swimming
  • Workplace Health & Safety - Swimming Center Safety
  • The Importance Of Teaching Swim Arounds
  • Dressing for Swimming Lessons - Necessary Equipment for Lessons
  • Why Is Parental Involvement Important In Swimming Lessons?
  • Swim School Sanitation - Have a Safe Swimming Center
  • The Value of Demonstration - Auditory, Visual and Kinaesthetic
  • School Holiday Swimming - Keep Practising
  • The Importance of Self-Evaluations - Teaching Tips
  • Swim Caps and Goggles YES or NO
  • Laurie's Recipe For Success - Teaching Tips
  • How Long Will It Take My Child to Learn to Swim?
  • Time Management – How Important Is It?
  • Perpetual Swimming VS Term Swimming
  • 3 Tips to Assist Your Child The Learn to Swim Process
  • The Importance of Staff Training - Well-educated Staff
  • Bilateral Breathing - Teaching Tips for Breathing
  • Patience & the Learn to Swim Process
  • Swimming Toys and Their Uses - Teaching Tips
  • 5 Easy Steps to Master Butterfly - Teaching Tips
  • The Importance of Conditioning - Teaching Tips
  • Teaching Swimming Without A Ledge
  • Keep Clients Swimming Through Winter
  • Using Mats During a Swim Lesson - Teaching Skills
  • The Importance of Goggles While Learning to Swim
  • How do we practice swimming skills away from the pool?
  • Engaging 2 year olds in swimming lessons
  • Deep Water Swimming For Beginners
  • Swim School Retention - Essential for Effective Business Operations
  • Diving for Toys - Swimming Teaching Tips
  • Swimming Skills for 12-Month-Olds - Teaching Tips
  • Sun Protection in your Swim School
  • Floating Tips for Babies - Teaching Tips
  • The Importance of Grips - Teaching Tips
  • The Importance of Manipulation -Teaching Tips
  • My Child is Misbehaving at Swimming
  • Swim Clinics for Fast Tracking and Learning Skills
  • Do you Need a Deck Supervisor at your Swim School?
  • Family Holidays and Swimming - Holiday Tips
  • Weekly Swimming Lessons - Fun, Independence, Skill Building
  • How to Ease Crying During a Swimming Lesson
  • Laurie Talks with Brooke Hanson - Learn More
  • Soak It Up 2015 - AUSTSWIM Conference
  • Position of Strength in Swim Lessons
  • Teaching Children a Respect for the Water
  • 18-Month-Old Baby in the Water - Teaching Tips
  • Why Is Parental Involvement Important in Swimming?
  • Why do Babies Sometimes Ingest Water When Going Under?
  • What Can You Expect From a Child Under 3 in Swimming?
  • Review of the 8-12 month Swim Class
  • Blowing Bubbles in Swim Lessons - Teaching Tips
  • Push and Float Off a Ledge - Teaching Tips
  • Teaching Young Children Butterfly - Teaching Tips
  • When Should I Stop Swimming and Dry Off?
  • Hypoxic Training and Shallow Water Blackout
  • Maximum Practice Time in Swimming Lessons
  • When Should you Introduce Swimming Goggles
  • Swimming Floats and Independent Skill Building
  • Why Condition Babies Before Swimming
  • Independent Swimming at 2 years old
  • Team Work that Doesn’t Seem like Work
  • Common Faults in Backstroke & Tips to Correct
  • What should kids learn at swimming lessons?
  • Swimming Lessons and Back Floating
  • Preparing Baby For Submersion in the Shower
  • Swimming History in Australia - Learn More
  • Water Safety Professional Development for AUSTSWIM
  • Australian BBQs and Swimming - How to Stay Safe
  • Love the Leadership! - John Bertrand Leadership Skills
  • Swimming Lessons Save Lives! - Learn More
  • Team of Experts - How to Bring Your Swim School to Life
  • Unintentional Drownings - How to Keep Children Safe
  • Swimming During Winter - Tips & Swimming Importance
  • The Importance of Babies Learning to Swim
  • Swim FEST 2015 - Learn More Here
  • Water Safety Quiz - How Water Safe Are You?
  • Water Safety for Preschool Children
  • Games to Reinforce Learning - Teaching Tips
  • Communication is Key - Teaching Tips
  • Continuity Within a Swim School - Teaching Skills
  • Kids Alive Water Safety Tips For Farms
  • How to Conduct a Feedback Observation Session
  • Back Float for Two to Four Year Old's
  • Voluntary Breath Control – 2 Years +
  • Kids Alive CPR Guide - Teaching Skill
  • Swim Classes for 2-2.5 Years Old's - Teaching Tips
  • Taking swim classes for 2.5-3 year old's
  • Important skills in the water for an almost 3 year old
  • Encouraging Independence - Teaching Tips
  • Building Great Skills in 2-3 year old swimmers
  • Swim Teaching Skills for 18-24 month old's
  • Supervise & Watch Your Mate... - Keep Children Safe Near the Pool
  • Developing Propulsion - Teaching Tips
  • Maintaining the grasp reflex in learn to swim
  • Learn to Breathe in Swimming - Teaching Tips
  • Holding Baby in the Pool - Teaching Tips
  • Learning the Butterfly Swimming Stroke
  • Swimming Lessons Reduce the Risk of Drowning
  • Teach your Kids to Swim – it's Great!
  • Making the Most of Pool Space - Teaching Tips
  • Starting and Finishing Swimming Lessons on Time
  • How Can I Help in the Swimming Process?
  • What Should my 3-year-old be Doing in the Water?
  • What if Baby Cries During Swim Lessons
  • Teaching a Class of 4 to 8 month old Babies
  • The Timid Swimmer - 8 Important Teaching Skills
  • Teaching 3-4 Year Old's Swimming Classes
  • Will Back Floating Drown Proof my Baby?
  • What Should my 2 year old be Learning in Swimming Lessons?
  • What Should my 2-year-old be able to do in the Pool?
  • Swimming Lessons for My One-Year-Old
  • Baby's First Swim in the Pool - Teaching Tips
  • Building Breath Control in the Water
  • What should my child learn during swimming lessons?
  • Shut the Gate! - Questions For Pool Owners
  • Is it too Late to Start Swimming Lessons with my Child
  • Children's Swimming Lessons: What to Teach
  • Swimming Pool Fencing Safety - Safety Tips
  • Utilising Swim Teaching Equipment - Teaching Tips
  • Swimming Class Control - Teaching Tips
  • When Should we Start Swim Lessons?
  • I'm not Sure what to Expect in Swim Classes
  • What to Look for in a Good Swim School
  • Guidelines for Maintaining a Safe Pool Operation
  • Early Years Swimming Research - Teach Life Saving Skills
  • Conducting Feedback Observation Sessions
  • Recruiting the Right Swimming Staff
  • Water Confidence for Timid Beginners
  • Swimming Teaching Equipment - Teaching Tips
  • Encouraging Swimming Independence
  • Stimulating the 5 Senses - Swim Lesson Teaching Tips
  • Starting Swimming Lessons Later on
  • Exercising in the Bath - Baby Teaching Tips
  • After Bath Care - Baby Teaching Tips
  • Laurie Lawrence's Baby Swim Programs – 8 months
  • Laurie Lawrence's Baby Swim Program – 4 months

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