Another “candy-filled” holiday is on its way with Easter coming soon and the taste of Valentine’s Day still on our lips. How do you manage the amount of candy your kids consume without seeming like a master sergeant? Alternatives just may be the answer! But this is difficult. Even if you’re determined to cut way…
Gloria Kirk (daughter of John & Lory) decided to take a year off before college to explore. Before you say that you heard of lots of kids who want to take a year off, read more, because Gloria didn’t do this to just have fun or visit a friend in California. Gloria wanted to explore…
Example: Michael Phelps It’s important for kids to learn to swim but it is also very important that they learn water safety. Water safety keeps kids safe in and around the water but guess what a bonus benefit is? It inspires a passion for swimming and a desire to be the best possible swimmer in…
Winter isn’t just a good time to have your little swimmer swimming, it’s the perfect time! Why? • It keeps them exercising (which means fit) during the winter months • It keeps the repetition of skills going so that they don’t have to get back into their groove when spring arrives. • It maintains a…
How Can You Dine Out More Healthfully? Eating Out is Trend That Drives Detrimental Eating Habits Low prices and locations near schools and high-traffic neighborhoods make fast food restaurants popular and convenient. Fast food is also marketed to children and teens in the midst of their favorite TV shows so it is the first thing…
As your child becomes comfortable with their swim lessons, you’re getting excited about the progress they’re making. They amaze you because just a few weeks ago, they may not have been able to float on their backs, put their faces under the water or roll over and move their arms and legs in swimming motions….
Parents often ask us whether their babies can swim after their immunizations. The answer is yes, babies can swim any time before or after their immunizations. It is important to note that sometimes a baby can have a reaction to their immunizations, resulting in a fever and sometimes diarrhea. If a fever occurs, it’s probably…
The American Pediatrics Association and American Red Cross said – for years – that 4 years old was the best age to begin swim lessons. They’ve pretty much changed their minds about this and – along with some other organizations – say that there is no age that’s too early to learn to swim. What…
Can swim lessons be a safe haven from allergies? Allergies of all kinds are serious. Food allergies seem to be most common and with the array of foods out there, managing allergies to them can be challenging. If you think – well – all they have to do is carry their epipen to inject if…
Do you think it’s still important for your kids to year round swimming – even if they don’t want to do competitive swimming? Yes! Yes! Yes! There are definite benefits to every kid swimming year round! It’s fine for kids to decide NOT to be competitive swimmers. But that doesn’t take the competition out of…
