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 [...]
The Top 5 Everyday Life Skills Swimming Classes Teach
We all know that the ability to swim is an important life skill to have. However, few people use this particular skill on a daily basis. Does that mean that swimming classes don't have an [...]
5 Swimming Myths You’ve Always Believed
Anyone considering taking swimming lessons is bound to hear some stories about what to expect. In fact, even veteran swimmers must regularly sort through an interesting assortment of supposed poolside dos and don’ts. Want to [...]
Can You Balance School & Swimming?
Every year when school starts, you have visions of driving to and from swim practice arguing with your child about homework and getting up for school on time. Given your experience, you’ve come to expect [...]
Fitness Trackers for Swimming: Are They Worth It?
While out for a swim, you notice that many of your pool-mates are now using fitness trackers. These wearable devices often resemble traditional watches and have various useful functions. But are they worth it for [...]