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TIPS FOR RELUCTANT SWIMMERS
Does your child struggle to get their face in the water? Is there some fear or hesitation with swimming lessons? Don’t worry! This is totally normally and something our instructors are trained to handle. We also have some tips that we’ve developed over the years that you can try at home to help your little […]
INTERVIEW WITH AN ENT
Q&A with Dr. Andrew Brochu We asked a local Ear, Nose & Throat specialist your questions about protecting kids’ ears while swimming. Q: My kid has tubes and they are bothered by water in their ears (especially when they are floating). What should I do about that? Is it possible that it is hurting them? […]
7 REASONS TO LEARN STROKES
As parents, we all want our kids to have basic survival skills in the water, to know how to float and how to safely get out of a pool or swim to shallow water if they were to fall in accidentally. But what about learning freestyle or backstroke? What does it matter if our kids […]
ONE YEAR OF INFANT AQUATICS!
It’s been one full year now since we’ve added the Infant Aquatics survival swim program to our class options. We’re so thankful for Mrs. Lynsey, who got certified and has been working with the youngest kids to learn survival skills. We also want to give a BIG shoutout to all the parents who have signed […]
PUDDLE JUMPERS & WHY TO AVOID THEM
At Swim Kids Waco, we always recommend that you do NOT use puddle jumpers for your kids. While it may seem like a safe way to have your child be in the water, these are the reasons why most swimming professionals say to avoid them. False Sense of Security When kids get used to being […]
KIDS RULES FOR WATER SAFETY
May is National Water Safety Month! We have two main water safety rules that we teach kids in swimming lessons. These are simple principles that you can reinforce at home when talking at the dinner table or on the way to a pool party. Never EVER Swim Alone! No matter how old you are, from […]
DEVICES: ABCD’S OF WATER SAFETY
As summer approaches, water safety becomes a growing concern for parents of young children. We all want our children to be safe and have fun in the water! While it can be intimidating to read all the facts about children and drowning, Swim Kids Waco is committed to equipping families with the tools needed for […]
CLASSES: ABCD’S OF WATER SAFETY
As summer approaches, water safety becomes a growing concern for parents of young children. We all want our children to be safe and have fun in the water! While it can be intimidating to read all the facts about children and drowning, Swim Kids Waco is committed to equipping families with the tools needed for […]
BATH TIME PRACTICE TIPS
Get ready for summer swimming lessons by practicing now! Bath time can be a wonderful time to get your little one more comfortable in the water. Here are a few tips and ideas: BREATH-HOLDING 1st phase: DO practice pouring clean water on their heads and NOT shielding their face or wiping their eyes. Prompt them […]
BARRIERS & BOUNDARIES: ABCD’S OF WATER SAFETY
As summer approaches, water safety becomes a growing concern for parents of young children. We all want our children to be safe and have fun in the water! While it can be intimidating to read all the facts about children and drowning, Swim Kids Waco is committed to equipping families with the tools needed for […]
