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... 
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 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 Catherine Bell | Jan 10, 2019 | Parenting Ideas
How much is too much? Football practice, dance lessons, soccer games and yes, swim lessons – how much is too much for your child? At SwimWest we encourage balance for our swimmers and their parents. Easier said than done though, right? So how can you tell if your... 
by Catherine Bell | Jan 3, 2019 | Parenting Ideas, Swim Tips
Creating a New Year’s Resolution for your child’s swimming lessons is a great way to motivate them measure their achievements during the year and empower your young swimmer. Here are some great resolutions to keep in mind: 1 – Help them set swim goals Do they want to...