by Catherine Bell | Jan 31, 2019 | Parenting Ideas, Swim Tips
. . . and how to know if you’re pushing too hard One of the great parenting decisions we all face at some point is when to push our kids and when to back off. For each child there is a different answer and for each family a different story. However, with a... 
by Betsy Stern | Jan 21, 2019 | Swim Safety, uncategorized
It’s that time of year again! The season of coughs and colds, flus and fevers. The season parents find themselves asking, “Is my child too sick for swim lessons?” Sometimes the answer is simple – your kiddo has a fever or diarrhea (STAY HOME!) but sometimes it’s a... 
by Alison | Jan 18, 2019 | Parenting Ideas, uncategorized
SwimWest’s own, Amy Horvath, is this months guest blogger with some parenting tips and a little commiseration on the headaches of parenting: “The first thing I figured out when my second child was born was that being a mommy to my baby was relatively easy... 
by Catherine Bell | Jan 18, 2019 | Comfort Tips, Parenting Ideas, Swim Tips
Confidence around the water makes for a fun lesson!Anxiety in your young swimmer Dealing with anxiety in young swimmers is something every swim parent runs into from time to time. And though feeling a certain amount of nerves around the water and before a swim lesson... 
by Betsy Stern | Jan 15, 2019 | Swim Safety, Swim Tips, uncategorized
Teaming up to keep our water clean We take great pride in keeping our pool water clean and free of germs and contaminants. In fact, we have installed an Ultraviolet sanitation system at both SwimWest locations. This system kills bacteria, viruses, molds and other...