Private vs. Group Swimming Lessons: How to Choose for Your Child
Swimming lessons are an essential tool for ensuring your child’s safety in and around the water. They can also be a lot of fun for your child if you choose the right format. Parents aren’t always aware of all their options, or they’re unsure whether…
Swimming Lessons: Survival Before Recreation
Swimming is a fun activity that many people enjoy worldwide, and learning to swim can open the doors to exciting competitive sports opportunities. But when it comes to learning how to swim, it’s essential to understand that swimming lessons are a vital survival tool that…
Water Safety at the Lake
As the weather warms up, many families love to head to the lake for some fun in the sun. And while getting outdoors is good for the body and soul, water safety around the lake should always be your first priority. Lakes aren’t like your…
Get Ready for Swimming Season
Spring is here, and soon, the swimming season will be in full swing. Whether you have a backyard pool, love to frequent your community water park, or you’re more of the boating adventure type of family, be sure you’re ready, with safety and gear tips…
How Do I Teach My Baby How to Swim?
Swimming is a vital and life-saving skill that can be taught from a very early age, and there are many great techniques to use when teaching your baby to swim. Survival Swim starts by teaching your baby how to hold their breath underwater. Then, we…
Is My Child Ready for Swim Lessons?
If you’re asking “is my child ready to swim,” the short answer is: Yes. Babies are born from water, and they’re ready to swim as soon as they come out of the womb. The only reason babies lose their ability to float and grow fearful…
Pool Safety Tips for Parents
Pools include many safety features that were not present in years past, but that doesn’t mean that they’re inherently safe. Children are drawn to water, and in just moments, a backyard pool can become the site of an unthinkable tragedy. If you have a pool,…
Survival Swim – A Better Method for Your Infant or Toddler
Kids love water, and many are naturally drawn to sparkling pools, bubbling spas, and exciting lake shores. Even the bathtub can entice curious children. Unfortunately, that curiosity can lead to disaster. In the United States, drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children…