Swim School Blog
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The Best Age to Start Swim Lessons: Why Earlier Is Better for Your Child
Why Age Matters When It Comes to Swim Lessons Water safety is one of the most important skills a child can learn—and the earlier, the better. Many parents wonder about...
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Essential Swimming Gear for Beginners: What Your Child Really Needs
Getting Started with Swim Lessons? Here’s the Gear You Actually Need Starting swim lessons is an exciting milestone—whether your child is a tiny infant just getting comfortable in the water...
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Private vs. Group Swim Lessons: What’s Best for Your Child’s Swim Journey?
Choosing the Right Swim Lesson Format for Your Child When it comes to swim lessons, every parent wants to make the best choice for their child’s learning style, comfort, and...
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The Mental Benefits of Swimming: 7 Ways Swim Lessons Support Your Child’s Emotional Wellbeing
Swimming Is Great for the Body—And Even Better for the Mind When most people think of swim lessons, they focus on the obvious physical benefits: strong muscles, improved coordination, and...
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Do Babies Naturally Know How to Swim?
Summer is fast approaching. Families eagerly plan vacations and activities that revolve around sunshine, laughter, and, most often, water adventures. From poolside playdates to beach trips, swimming has become a...
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Floating for Kids: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents
Many swim lesson curriculums teach beginners the basics of swimming before moving on to more advanced skills. These fundamentals include floating! When your budding swimmer knows how to float in...
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At What Age Can a Child Swim Independently?
Learning to swim is a fun, confidence-building experience and a crucial life skill! However, determining when your child can swim independently can be challenging. In this guide, we’ll explore what...
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How to Prepare for Your Child’s First Swim Lesson
You’ve enrolled your child in the best swim class, and the countdown to their first lesson has begun. As this exciting milestone approaches, you want to ensure everything goes smoothly...
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Can My Child Go Swimming Every Day?
Swimming is not only a fun activity but also a great way to keep your child healthy and active. It’s an exercise that can be easily incorporated into their weekly...
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How to Do the Butterfly Stroke for Beginners
The butterfly stroke is a swimming technique that showcases gracefulness and power. It requires strength, coordination, and proper form, making it one of the most challenging strokes as it utilizes...
Read MoreSplashing through the Snow: Benefits of Winter Swimming for Kids
Temperatures are dropping, and commonly, so do swimming lesson registrations, with the belief that cold weather makes swimming less enjoyable or beneficial for kids. Did you know that by continuing...
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7 Backstroke Drills for Young Swimmers
Swimming is not only a fun and rigorous sport, but also a valuable life skill for people of all ages. Children as young as six months old can learn the...
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