Njswim Blog
5 Layers of Water Safety That Keep Your Family Protected
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...
Private vs. Group Swimming Lessons: Which is Right for You?
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...
Why Swim Lessons Are The Perfect Addition to Your Back-to-School Plan
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...
A Guide To Enrolling Your Child in the Right Level Swim Class
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,...
5 Things You Should Know Before Going to a Water Park
Just about everyone gets excited about going to the water park! You can experience the excitement of surfing in a wave pool, take a thrilling ride on a slide, or relax while floating down a lazy river. When planning a trip to the water park, there are a few factors to...
Happy Water Safety Awareness Month!
The summer will soon be here with its trips to the pool, beach, waterparks, and vacations. There’s a lot to look forward to! Water Safety Awareness Month is here now— in May—to help alert families and individuals to the importance of knowing about water safety and...
Water Safety Skills You Should Know Before Summer
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...
Swim Regression: Why It Happens and What To Do
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...
A Parent’s Guide to Swim Lessons
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!...
Benefits of Year-Round Swimming for Kids
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...
