by Betsy Stern | Feb 19, 2019 | Parenting Ideas
For those of us with swimmers and non-swimmers in our brood, keeping the non-swimmers happy during swim lessons is no easy task. So before they drive you batty during that time or any time they aren’t involved and may have to wait, read up on a few tips from... 
by Alison | Feb 15, 2019 | Parenting Ideas, Swim Tips
Chlorine protects us from the harmful bacteria that can grow in our pool, but it can have an averse effect on our body, leaving our skin dry and itchy and our hair dry and brittle. SwimWest Swim Instructor and Mom of 2, Amy Horvath, gives us some tips on how to... 
by Betsy Stern | Feb 12, 2019 | Benefits of Swim Lessons, Parenting Ideas, Swim Safety
As a parent, I want my kids to love the water as much as I did as a kid – diving for rings, playing Marco Polo, blowing bubbles, racing their friends, sliding down slides or just splashing in the pool…Swimming is such a great way to cool off on a hot day, exercise or... 
by Catherine Bell | Feb 8, 2019 | Benefits of Swim Lessons, Parenting Ideas
Keeping them moving in the winter While it’s a little easier in the summer to keep our children moving, the winter can present some challenges. As parents, it’s up to us to encourage them to exercise even throughout these colder, winter months. When cabin fever...