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As a parent, I want my kids to love the water as much as I did as a kid – diving for rings, playing Marco Polo, blowing bubbles, racing their friends, sliding down slides or just splashing in the pool…Swimming is such a great way to cool off on a hot day, exercise or just …
As a mother of two swimmers, I have learned that the only way to relax during swim lessons is to make sure my non-swimming child is entertained for those 30 precious minutes. Through trial and error (yes, you’ve probably seen one of my children running around the waiting area like a crazy person, begging for …
Ear infections are the most common illness in children, and if you’ve been unlucky enough to have a child experience one, you know they are NO FUN. Not for your child and not for mom and dad! Many parents wonder what ear infections mean for swimming – can your child still go to swim class? …
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If your kids are anything like mine, snacks are a staple of every morning, afternoon and evening (and sometimes X100). What’s tricky is making sure those extra in-between-meal foods are healthy and nutritious, without being a pain to prepare. In honor of National Nutrition Month (who knew there was such a thing?!), the American Society …
As Spring Break approaches (YAY!) and the beach, pool or tropical locale beckons, it’s the perfect time for a refresher course on Water Safety. When you’re in a new or strange environment, you may not be quite as aware of your surroundings as usual, and letting your guard down around water (even for an instant), …
February is Heart Disease Awareness Month. Did you know heart disease can happen at any age? According to the CDC, half of ALL Americans have one of the top 3 risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure, high Cholesterol or smoking. Whether you’re 25 or 75, there are steps you can take to protect …
Read Across America was started in 1997 as a way to encourage a love of literacy in children. While many people know March 2 is Dr. Seuss’s birthday, did you know March celebrates “Love of Reading” all month long? In the same way Football hosts pep rallies, March is the month to spark excitement and …
How to make your child’s first (and every) swim lesson a success . . . It’s your child’s first swim lesson. You’re excited. She’s excited! You rush out the door, then stop. Do you have everything you need? Did she finish her breakfast? Where’s your coffee? Did she go potty? Did you go potty? Relax! …