One of the goals that parents strive for is to help their kids become independent. And since many attempt things with no fear, it’s a wise choice to make sure they are safe. Swimming can help accomplish this! In swimming lessons, children improve their motor skills and coordination and learn water safety. And learning these…
Sun exposure gets a bad rap because so many of us overdo it and don’t take the proper precautions that we need to for enjoying it in a healthy and safe way. We need exposure to the sun to be healthy because it is our primary source of vitamin D! We also benefit from being…
We’ve all seen babies do it. Grasping is a natural reflex for them – they’re born with it. They grasp everything – fingers, toys, clothing, hair, jewelry – holding on so tightly that you sometimes have to peel their fingers away to get out of their grasp. This is important in swimming lessons. It’s important…
It’s the first swimming lesson for your young child. Your child seemed ready for his/her first lesson growing more excited as the day arrived. But as soon as you walked through the door, the tears began. It may not help but you’re not alone in feeling bad for your child but also a little embarrassed…
We’d love to think that kids get more than just physical benefits from participating in physical activities. Well, according to research cited by Swimming Expert, Gary Mullen, we can believe just that. In fact, the research was compelling enough to inspire Gary to state: “Genetics load the gun, environment pulls the trigger” Gary Mullen, Swimming…
What to do if you think your child isn’t getting what he should be getting from swimming lessons. Do you ever sit at poolside with the feeling that your child isn’t progressing? There are several things that affect how your child learns when it comes to swimming. There are some theories that suggest that most…
It’s May and that means that events are being celebrated to educate communities about water safety and drowning prevention. There are well-documented and publicized steps that everyone can follow to keep swimmers safe around the water – pools, lakes and beaches or bathtubs. This especially applies to children and the statistics we share below will…
It is important for all children to know how to do some very basic things in the water and around the pool. These are the five at the top of the list: Safely get in and out of the pool This may “loosen up” a bit when they are older, but when they are very…
It’s actually very easy for children as young as 6 months old to begin to learn to swim. Infants actually feel very comfortable in the water. Remember – they were in amniotic fluid for 9 months! But this doesn’t make mom and dad comfortable with their tiny one being in the water. There are some…
Little Otter Swim Schools is a member of the USSSA (United States Swim School Association) which is the preeminent organization connecting and supporting swim schools across the US and worldwide. Little Otter takes it membership very seriously. Little Otter co-owner John Kirk has always been very active in the USSSA – winning the Association’s Guiding…
