Helping Your Child Overcome the Fear of Water
Many kids take to the water quickly. Unfortunately, not every child is able to act this way. If you’re a parent who loves to swim, your child’s fear of water can be particularl
Many kids take to the water quickly. Unfortunately, not every child is able to act this way. If you’re a parent who loves to swim, your child’s fear of water can be particularl
Swimming is a fun activity for kids. But it also has many practical benefits for your child. Kids and adults who know how to swim will be safer around the water. While water safety
Whether your toddler has never had any swim class or is transitioning from a Water Babies class to a Pre-Pre School swim class, this is the first level independent of their parents
It’s easy to be lulled into a false sense of security when you visit a water park. After all, park workers and lifeguards abound, and everyone is having fun. But water parks can
Bringing children for swim lessons and always staying within arm’s length of toddlers in pools are two important ways to help keep kids safe around water. But did you know the co
This summer promises to be fun. You’re planning lots of trips to the pool now that your toddler is out of their delicate infant stage. It may seem early but it’s not—it’s t
Summer is approaching quickly and it’s a great time to refresh your water safety skills. May is National Water Safety Month. By celebrating water safety, we encourage skills and
There’s an anonymous saying that goes, “To teach is to touch a life forever.” Many of us know this to be true and are thankful for a great teacher who made a positive impact
First year anniversaries and birthdays are always exciting. They’re a great time to look back on the year’s highlights and look forward to new milestones. At Njswim in Turnersv
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