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Physical Fitness & Self-Esteem Date:  Oct 06-2006            In this age of cultural obesity, with optional P.E., and more stagnant entertainment than ever, it is increasingly up to the parents to teach and instill a love for activity and exercise in their...

Forever Fit or Obese Date:  Sep 29-2006            In this age of cultural obesity, with optional P.E., and more stagnant entertainment than ever, it is increasingly up to the parents to teach and instill a love for activity and exercise in their children. We can do...

Your Child's First Class. . . Will You Survive It? Date:  Aug 01-2006 We are in the business of providing sports lessons for children. About 1/3 of our students are toddlers. Most of our little clients burst in the door, ready for class. But, let’s face it, anytime...

The Benefits of a Complete Water Safety Program Date:  Apr 28-2006 This time of year, there are many individuals, and some organizations, offering swim lessons for your children. Some of these instructors are quite good at teaching some levels or ages of children, but...

We Can Teach Math Skills & Physics in Swimming Lessons! Date:  Feb 24-2006             Children in swimming lessons are repeatedly exposed to real life math problems and situations, as well as simple laws of physics. Here are some examples from simple math into...

Swimming. . . A Gift for Life! Date:  Dec 02-2005             I remember my first swimming lessons. My sister taught me how to swim in our neighbor’s backyard pool. I started by pushing off the steps into her waiting arms, then I graduated to swimming between her and...

Effects of Pool Water on Hair Date:  Nov 25-2005 Swimming in chlorinated pools can be detrimental to your hair. The damage can be cumulative. More damage will result, the longer you spend in the water, and the more frequently you swim. Some swim instructors, aquatic...

Choosing a Swim Instructor Date:  Apr 02-2004 This time of year, helping our children learn to swim becomes a priority. With the heat and daily access, children are finding water to plunge into, and we become keenly aware of how precious they are, and how easily we...

Water Babies Date:  Nov 30--2001 Water Babies by Nikki Miller Can infants really swim?  You bet they can! Most infants, from birth to between four and six months, have what is called a Swim Reflex. When submerged and released underwater, they...