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How to Stop Goggles From Fogging Up

How to Stop Goggles From Fogging Up

Having good gear is a boost of confidence and foggy goggles are a common challenge for swimmers of...

Do Kids Flotation Devices Increase risk of Drowning?

Do Kids Flotation Devices Increase risk of Drowning?

You may have heard claims that life vests like puddle jumpers can give kids a false sense of...

Power of Play: Why playing IS learning

Power of Play: Why playing IS learning

Today, I want to give you an idea ofwhy playing is so importantin the learn to swim...

How to get your child to swim more horizontally

How to get your child to swim more horizontally

A big problem parents have is getting their swimmers to swim horizontally on top of the water. 

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How do I get my Swimmer to calm down while Back Floating?

How do I get my Swimmer to calm down while Back Floating?

The key is all in the relaxation. The more tense a child is, the more dense their muscles and body...

Why blowing bubbles is wrong

Why blowing bubbles is wrong

Blowing bubbles and learning how to swim are sort of like apples and pie, It's like one-in-the...

Swim Floaties Good or Bad?

Swim Floaties Good or Bad?

I’m just going to come right out of the gates and say that LIFEVESTS SAVE LIVES, PERIOD.

3 Pool Games to Help Teach Kids to Swim

3 Pool Games to Help Teach Kids to Swim

PLAYING with your kid in the pool is the BEST thing you can do to help them learn to swim!...

5 Keys to SAFER SWIMMING

5 Keys to SAFER SWIMMING

There’s nothing more important than keeping your kids SAFE.