by Betsy Stern | Feb 26, 2021 | uncategorized
I can still remember my son’s first swim teacher at SwimWest. Her name was Allison and she was incredible – both as a teacher, and as a person. My son was not always easy in those early toddler years, but she handled his personality with ease and got him to both... 
by Betsy Stern | Feb 2, 2021 | Holidays, Parenting Ideas, The SwimWest Culture, uncategorized
Each February the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) celebrates American Heart Month, an opportunity to encourage Americans to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in our country, and with Covid causing more... 
by Betsy Stern | Feb 2, 2021 | Holidays, Parenting Ideas, uncategorized
Did you know that February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day? I just learned about this “holiday” and, in my opinion, there’s never been a better time to celebrate than 1 year into a pandemic! Seriously, nearly 12 months after our lives flipped upside down, we are... 
by Betsy Stern | Jan 15, 2021 | uncategorized
Meet Ethan! If you’ve ever been to our Madison West location, you’ve probably seen Ethan around the pool deck, front office or in the pool! Kids love him, and he’s always ready to laugh and have fun. Ethan is also one of our counselors for... 
by Betsy Stern | Jan 15, 2021 | uncategorized
With kids doing virtual school from home, and families working remotely, there is a constant stream of cooking, snacking, dishes and cleaning. It is NEVER ENDING. (Or maybe my kids just snack more than most?!) Since I work from home, I am often the first one called... 
by Betsy Stern | Jan 15, 2021 | uncategorized
Disclaimer: Make sure you are following local Covid safety rules and regulations, and it’s always best to make sure you are wearing masks and social distancing whenever possible. It’s been nearly a year since Covid turned our world upside down, and finding ways...