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5 Layers of Water Safety That Keep Your Family Protected

An infographic depicting the five layers of Water Safety Protection: Learn, Watch, Block, Float, Respond

Your child runs toward the pool, laughing. You reach for your phone to snap a photo. In those few seconds, everything can change. Water doesn’t forgive distraction. Last year alone, nearly 900 children in America lost their lives to drowning. Many parents don’t realize that most of these accidents happen during non-swim times – when […]

Private vs. Group Swimming Lessons: Which is Right for You?

A view from underwater of a swimmer being assisted during swimming lessons from a Njswim teacher

The decision to learn how to swim is an important one. So, too, is the decision on how to acquire that skill. Offering swimming instruction to yourself (or your child) is probably one of the best forms of insurance out there! But now what? Should you take private swimming lessons or learn to swim in […]

Why Swim Lessons Are The Perfect Addition to Your Back-to-School Plan

A young girl sitting on the edge of a pool with her school backpack on

As the summer sun fades and the school bells begin to ring, parents across the country are busy gathering supplies, organizing schedules, and setting goals for a successful academic year ahead. But amid the hustle and bustle of back-to-school preparations, swim lessons often get overlooked. While academic skills are paramount, incorporating swimming lessons into your […]

A Guide To Enrolling Your Child in the Right Level Swim Class

Two young kids swimming in a pool

Swimming is a vital skill that enhances physical fitness, safety, and confidence around water. As parents, it’s our duty to equip our children with the skills needed to navigate water safely. Choosing the right level swim class is essential for their development, allowing them to gain water skills while enjoying a supportive environment. With many […]

Water Safety Skills You Should Know Before Summer

Two happy kids sitting on the side of a pool splashing two adults in the pool

With summer quickly approaching, it’s more important than ever for parents to talk to their kids about water safety and to take steps to help keep their family safe in and around water. If you, as a parent or caregiver, aren’t aware of the water safety skills you and your kids should know before summer, […]

Swim Regression: Why It Happens and What To Do

A young girl in swim goggles holding back tears

Swim regression is when your child seems to take a giant step backwards in their swimming skills or lessons. Regression can refer to their physical progress, attitude, or even behavior. Perhaps your child simply isn’t performing as well as they have in the past. This type of swim regression is often easy to understand and […]

A Parent’s Guide to Swim Lessons

A swim teacher with a young child in pool

Getting your child swim lessons is a gift that will last a lifetime. Swimming is an important skill that not only leads to optimal health, but increased confidence and self-esteem. Knowing how to swim can even save a life. Not to mention the obvious–swimming is fun! Here’s a parent’s guide to swim lessons.   The […]

Benefits of Year-Round Swimming for Kids

A girl swimming in a pool

If you know the benefits of year-round swimming for kids, you’ll want to make swimming a part of their activities every week, all year long! We love our kids and want to keep them healthy and safe always. We watch their diets and make sure they get plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to further […]

How to Prepare your Toddler for Swim Lessons

Njswim teacher holding two happy toddlers during swim lesson

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 with the teacher. Learn how to prepare your toddler for swim lessons. New things are hard, especially for many toddlers. Separation anxiety is a […]

Swimming Lessons for Toddlers – Perfect Time to Start

A young girl in a pool smiles at the camera

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 time to think about swimming lessons for toddlers. The CDC provides insights into toddler’s behavior. Toddlers love to be active. They want to […]

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