by Betsy Stern | Nov 10, 2020 | Benefits of Swim Lessons, Swim Tips
Breath control is a critical part of swimming – knowing when and how to lift your head to take a breath is harder than you’d think – but there are some simple (and FUN) ways to help your child get comfortable breathing in the water, and improve their... by bradcrump | Jul 25, 2019 | Benefits of Swim Lessons, Swim Safety, Why Swim Lesssons
It’s never too late to learn to be safe around water . . . We at SwimWest don’t usually follow celebrity gossip but the recent news about 40-year-old performer, John Legend, created quite the buzz even among us. He announced via Twitter that “he couldn’t really... 
by Betsy Stern | Mar 11, 2019 | Benefits of Swim Lessons, Swim Safety, Swim Tips, Why Swim Lesssons
As parents, we all understand the safety benefits of swim lessons. Swimming is an extracurricular activity that is fun AND life-saving. But did you know there are many benefits to swim lessons beyond the skills they are learning in the water? Self Confidence: Swim... 
by Catherine Bell | Mar 7, 2019 | Benefits of Swim Lessons, Swim Safety, Swim Tips
Overcoming a fear of water can be hard on the student Seeing a child afraid is hard on any parent. Seeing that same child suffer from a fear that could turn into a lifelong obstacle – is downright terrifying. Fear of the water, though a normal behavior in many kids,... 
by Catherine Bell | Mar 1, 2019 | Benefits of Swim Lessons, Swim Safety, SwimWest updates
Karen Clay says she grew up a small farm girl and in many ways is still one deep inside. A Midwest native and graduate of the University of Minnesota, Karen never started out to make a lot of money but instead to educate people about her passion for swimming and the... 
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...