Why freedom of movement, balance, and buoyancy placement matter more than flotation when children learn to swim.

Seen this glum look in the pool? Or worst still, have you seen your child shiver with clattering teeth or watch their lips turn blue?...

What should you do when you decide that now's the right time to start your child on swim lessons? Here are some practical considerations...

I'm sure you've all seen articles, videos and comments around the web where concerned parents are outraged about the mould found in their family's bath and swim toys. But.... WAIT A SECOND!!! You’re not going to throw out ALL your child’s bath toys denying them fun and learning in the tub are you? I'm definitely not depriving my swim kids from playing with them! For those of you whose babies I teach, some may have noticed that I always stay in the pool a few extra minutes to

Being a parent, it’s only natural to want your child to be happy and safe in and around water. Without prior knowledge on how to teach children to be water safe, parents often turn to rings floats, armbands and other forms of flotation devices easily found throughout retail and online stores. But, in all reality, how good are these aids that many parents put their trust in? This topic is one that is close to my heart and also somewhat a pet peeve being a swim teacher. It is m