CHARLOTTE, NC – February 13, 2013 – Little Otter Swim School, a Charlotte-area children’s swim school, is very excited to announce expansion! Property has been purchased and planning is underway for ground-breaking on property off Reese Boulevard (exit 23) in Huntersville for a new swim school – Little Otter North. The new facility will feature two warm…
Meeting young swimmers’ energy needs just takes a little planning! It is important for young swimmers to have the energy they need for their everyday activities, swim performance and growth. Monitoring calorie intake is the key to making sure your young swimmer has what he or she needs. Don’t go overboard. When you ask the question,…
Staying hydrated is just as important in the winter as in the summer. Even though you may not crave it, your body needs the same amount of fluids in the Winter as it needs in the Summer. Dehydration is possible any time. And since dehydration can lead to low energy levels and high irritability, it…
How do you help your child who is crying his or her way through swim class? Little Otter swim instructors are trained in methods that help your child through crying during swim class, however, there are ways that you can help them too. It is a fact that children are often fussy or resistant when…
John Kirk receives Coveted Award at Annual USSSA Conference CHARLOTTE, NC – November 13, 2012 – Little Otter Swim School, a Charlotte-area children’s swim school, is pleased to announce that co-owner John Kirk was recently honored by the U.S. Swim School Association for his contributions to the organization and industry by bestowing upon him the…
You probably remember that one great teacher from your past. Perhaps it was a soccer coach, a third-grade teacher or the high school counselor who believed in you when you weren’t sure of yourself. No matter who your childhood mentors were, you will always remember your favorite teacher and what they did for you. It…
It is amazing to see how life changes after the birth of a child. Juggling work, carpools, dinners and extracurricular activities can make you question why there aren’t more hours in the day. Parents often forget to slow down and remember the magic that happens when you bond with a child. In fact, spending time…
As parents, we love to see our children learn new things and accomplish new skills. It’s part of what we feel makes us a good parent. However, often in our quest, we get caught up in thinking that sooner is better. It’s important that in swim lessons, as in other areas of learning, that we…
When summer draws to a close, some children say goodbye to their swim instructors and new Little Otter friends to begin sports and music lessons or focus on school work. Parents don’t think twice about pulling their child out of swimming lessons in order to start a new activity. Yet when summer rolls around again…
