by Betsy Stern | Oct 4, 2022 | uncategorized
So, your tiny tot is heading to big-kid lessons for the very first time. Are they going to actually sit on those steps and wait their turn? Will there be tears? Will they listen to their teacher? Moving on from baby classes can be a scary next step for many little... by Betsy Stern | Sep 8, 2022 | uncategorized
As school starts for another year, so do ALL the fall activities – specifically, fall sports. Football. Soccer. Fall ball. Gymnastics. Whatever your child is into, there is likely a sport starting this month. With the chaos of those precious few after school... by Betsy Stern | Sep 8, 2022 | uncategorized
Let’s face it. Fall is full of activities, and for those with kids in elementary school and above, after school evenings are often jam-packed. Squeezing in dinner, clean up, homework and time for relaxation in between sports, clubs, music lessons and other... by Betsy Stern | Sep 8, 2022 | uncategorized
While the local pools are closed up and emptied til spring, you don’t have to hang up your child’s suit just yet. Summer swimming is a blast, and Madison is known for being an amazing swim city. Many local kids sign up for team, and many others hit the pool to cool... by Betsy Stern | Sep 8, 2022 | uncategorized
With swim lessons beginning as early as infancy, many kids learn early on to enjoy the water. But… not all of them. In fact, even though my son began swim lessons as a baby, joining me for Parent-Tot classes at SwimWest, he was NOT interested in swimming solo. If he... by Ashley VanHaren | Aug 28, 2022 | uncategorized
When you live just a short drive away from the waterpark capital of the world, waterpark tips are a must for summer! And now, knee-deep into the last month of summer, we know many of you are wrapping up those bucket lists and last-minute summer activities before the...