Swim School Blog
Welcome to the Bear Paddle Swim School Blog. Our results-focused story-based approach to teaching lessons builds confident and skilled swimmers, so parents can rest assured that their child is having fun while learning to swim.
A Parent’s Guide to Helping Kids Reach Their Swimming Goals
Does your child love spending time in the water? Are they interested in taking their swimming to the next level? Helping your child set and achieve swimming goals can be...
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7 Essential Water Safety Tips for Infants
Did you know that infants can learn how to swim as early as six months old? This early exposure to water highlights the importance of infant water safety training to...
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How to Use Swim Diapers?
Parents eagerly anticipate introducing their little ones to the wonders of water, from gentle waves at the beach to the refreshing splash of a pool on a hot summer day....
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How Kids Can Master the Sidestroke
If you’re thinking of a fun and educational activity for your kids, look no further than swimming. More than just splashing around and having fun in the pool, there are...
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Ultimate Guide to the Breaststroke
Swimming is an excellent exercise and a competitive sport demanding technical finesse and endurance. One swimming stroke that has endured the test of time is the breaststroke. It’s a favorite...
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Goggles or No Goggles?
Learning to swim is an important life skill that not only promotes physical activity, but also instills confidence. At Bear Paddle, our central mission is to build confident swimmers, one...
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Exciting Water Activities For Kids
It can be challenging to keep your little ones entertained all spring and summer. The excitement of being outside and increasing temperatures mean the heat is on. Finding activities that...
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Track Your kids Swimming Progress
Swimming isn’t just a source of enjoyment for kids; it’s a vital life-saving skill. Enrolling a child in swimming lessons introduces them to the water and aids in their physical,...
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Choosing Right Swim Coach for Kids
As your child learns to swim, they’ll benefit from working with a swim instructor who can ensure their safety, help them develop essential skills and confidence, and monitor their progress. ...
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Teaching Kids Overcoming Fear of Water
Swimming is an essential life skill that provides physical benefits and plays a crucial role in water safety. Teaching kids to swim and helping them overcome their fear of the...
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Ways to practice swim skills at home
Practice swimming helps your child learn how to be better and faster in the water. However, parents often wonder how to practice swimming without a pool at home. While formal...
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Basic Swimming Strokes for Kids
Learning the different swimming strokes helps your child avoid injury, grow to love swimming and dedicate themselves to it, and improve the other techniques they’ve learned. These basic strokes include...
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