10 Fun & Safe Pool Party Ideas for Kids
Planning a kids' pool party is a fun way to celebrate a birthday, a special occasion, or just soak up that sunny Southern California weather. But a great party needs more than just a swimming [...]
8 Challenging Swim Workouts for Older Adults
Swimming is one of the best full-body, low-impact workouts we can do, especially as we age. A good swim session supercharges your heart health, helps build strength, and keeps you flexible. It also gives your [...]
How to Teach Your Toddler to Swim: Methods & Techniques
Did you know that babies are born with a "swim reflex?" Infants under 6 months naturally hold their breath and move their arms and legs in water — a primitive reflex known as the bradycardic [...]
Choosing the Best Swim Safety Gear for Toddlers
Choosing the right swim safety gear is more than good parenting; it's essential. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 4. The majority of these drownings happen in [...]
How to Help Children Conquer the Fear of Water
Aquaphobia. Fear of the water. It has a name. Children who fear drowning are 67% more likely to have no or low swimming ability. This suggests a strong link between aquaphobia and a lack of [...]
10 Essential Pool Safety Tips for Kids Every Parent Should Know
California has approximately 1.34 million swimming pools, the highest number of any state in the USA. Orange County contains a significant portion of these pools. California is home to about 20% of all U.S. Olympians [...]
Swimming as a Life Skill for Kids
For kids, swimming is a fun activity they can share with their friends. For parents and other adults, it's a life skill that ensures their children's safety around water. Teaching children to swim can make [...]
How to Prevent Swimmer’s Ear in Kids
As kids frolic in the pool on a hot summer day, the last thing they consider is an ear infection. Yet, swimmer's ear is a common issue that can turn aquatic fun into discomfort or [...]
8 Fun Pool Games for Kids to Play Safely
Nothing beats a sunny day at the pool! But if you're a parent, caregiver, or running a summer camp, keeping kids safely entertained can feel like herding cats. That's where structured pool games come in. [...]
8 Benefits of Swimming for Kids
Swimming is more than a fun activity for kids — it's also one of the healthiest and most rewarding forms of exercise. And knowing how to swim can be a lifesaver. From physical and mental [...]
The Transformative Power of Special Needs Swimming Lessons
Floating in water is the closest thing to being in space. It brings a sense of weightlessness and freedom that few other environments can match. Swimming lessons can be life-changing for children with special needs, [...]
Maximizing Swimming Recovery: The Science Behind Cooldown Times
Lounging by the pool may be a great way to relax, but it's no way to recover from an intense swimming session. How you finish your swim sets can significantly impact how well your body [...]
5 Benefits of Cold Water Swimming for Health & Mood
When cold weather arrives, you put away your swim trunks and switch to other activities. Who could argue with that? After all, who could expect to get anything positive out of swimming in frigid water? [...]
Sunscreen & Swimming Outdoors: Why You Should Never Skip It
You go for a swim at your local pool or beach on a bright, sunny day. You've heard more than a few times how important it is to apply sunscreen in this situation. However, you [...]
5 Professional Tips for Better Swimming During Classes
If your goal is to practice your swimming techniques until you rival the pros, then you need to follow professional tips. The primary focus for competitive swimmers is to get as efficient as possible—deliver the [...]