Many people associate certain sports with a time of year. “Football season” or “spring sports” are commonly talked about amongst families and friends. Swimming, a vital, life-saving skill, isn’t necessarily an endeavor that should only be considered during warmer months, especially if you’re living in temperate southern California. There are indoor, heated pools all around …
Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death to children aged one to four. Most young children who drowned in pools were last seen in the home, had been out of sightless than five minutes, and were in the care of one or both parents at the time. Sadly, drowning is usually a silent …
It is perfectly normal for children to experience anxiety when learning to swim. However, parents often transfer their anxiety to the child—which makes for a nervous swim school student. After many years of success stories at our school, we have provided some tips for parents/grandparents to help them and the child should anxiety occur. Parents, …
Sports require equipment. Baseball equates to bats, balls, gloves, and helmets. Soccer means balls and shin guards. But what about swimming? What necessary supplies should you take to a pool? Well, for younger, beginner swimmers, goggles shouldn’t be on the list. The reality is: if newer swimmers, especially toddlers and young children, grow accustomed to …
On a child’s first or second swim lesson in some swim programs they are taught to blow bubbles by their swim teacher. The idea behind this drill is twofold: number one, it can be a fun, easy way for kids to learn to put part of their face in the water, and number two, students …
Murray Callan Swim Schools’ North County facility is proud to announce a promotional fundraiser for the Carlsbad Unified School District. During January, February and March 2012, Murray Callan Swim Schools will donate $10 to Carlsbad’s public elementary schools for every Carlsbad resident who buys a series of swim lessons. Below is a list of all …
Many swim programs worldwide offer lessons to very young children, even infants. A lot of those same programs invite parents to participate in the swim lessons with their child. In essence, the instructor does some coaching while the parent ‘instructs’ their child. This is definitely one viable approach to teaching and learning swimming and some …
While there are many activities that children can participate in on a once-per-week basis, like gymnastics or piano lessons, swimming lessons don’t necessarily fit into that category. Consistent, continual, frequent exposure and nearly-perfect practice will best benefit swimmers, particularly children. A swimming pool is a completely different environment than where we spend our average day. …
Parenting is the toughest of jobs. Needless to say, all parents are hopeful that they’re making the right choices for their children. Of course, the goal is for kids to grow into happy, healthy, productive adults. As a new year is upon us, it’s a great time for parents to ask: “Am I doing all …
It’s completely understandable that parents would want to swim with their children at home, at pool parties and even at the beach. Swimming with your child can be a fun, bonding activity and exposure to pools can benefit kids. However, there are times when having children swim at home with their loved ones should be …
