As a kid, I remember that no one questioned the belief that drinking milk was good for children. Your parents told you to drink it and you did. So what is different today? Well, since my younger days, lots of research has been produced that takes a closer look at the benefits of dairy products…
Let’s begin by defining Autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Understanding ASD will help to clarify why swimming can be an important experience for children on the spectrum. Autism spectrum (or autistic spect) is also known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDDs). These disorders refer to a group of conditions that involve delays in the development of many…
Does your child like to wear goggles when they swim? Well, it isn’t for sure that goggle lens color affects mood exactly – but it does affect something. Especially for those who wear goggles every time they swim and they swim for several hours, the color they are looking through can change their enthusiasm, their…
Do you really have to wait an hour after eating to swim? No one is quite sure when or why parents began telling their children to wait an hour after eating before putting so much as a little toe in the pool. Two popular theories abound, one biological and the other social. First – the…
We found these USA Swimming reasons that children should be swimming not long ago. Before reviewing, please note the following powerful facts below. Did you know these 3 simple facts? Drowning is a leading killer of American children. In ethnic communities, drowning rates are nearly three times the national average. More than 30% of kids…
Most people enjoy water. But babies really love it! It’s easy to understand why – considering that they spent the first 9 months of their lives in liquid. Babies usually love their bath time and splash and play in contentment. Babies are very accustomed to the liquid environment so they are comfortable in a pool…
As soon as the arms are folded defiantly, you know you’re facing a battle. You can call it strong-willed, stubborn or whatever you’d like – but this type of behavior is the same regardless of the name. How can you handle it? Often the same straightforward methods that work well with others, just aren’t effective…
By Anonymous Swim Parents Every year our 10-year-old son tears himself away from Minecraft, his DS, Wii and TV to swim on a summer swim team. And every year, we watch him transform from soft and puffy to lean and ripped. The first week of the summer is a struggle, but after a few weeks,…
Could Video Games Possibly Have Redeeming Value? Many parents worry about the amount of time their kids spend playing video games. Does video game play – especially in excessive amounts – have an effect on a child’s health and well-being? Perhaps also on his social life? If you’re inside in front of a video game…
My mother always told me that being a parent is the hardest job in the world. And it’s the truth. And it is a job that is learned. There are natural tendencies and emotions that parents feel, but doing a good job at it takes learned skills – learned skills such as patience with yourself…
