Choosing The Right Swim School and Instructor

Do your research and get references from other parents before you sign up for a specific swim class at any school. A lot of the schools will let you take the first class for free, which is what we did at first. We chose "Water Wings" school, because of its heated pool availability and location. We also like the fact the water was always clean and well maintained. One of our priorities was to attend swimming class the entire year around, and not drive to the other side of town as well.

Choosing the right instructor is also very important. Make sure the instructor has the appropriate certification. The swimming instructor you choose needs to be able to communicate with you and your children, so that each exercise is done properly.  

To find a swimming school in your area and FAQ’s, please go to the following web site: http://usswimschools.org/

Water Wings School - Summerlin

Ready, set.... begin splashing

How many of us worry about all the risks surrounding taking our own children or little nieces and nephews to the pool? Pools can be a safe place for our kids if we first learn ourselves and then teach our children not to be afraid of the water and of course, to never leave them unsupervised. I’m starting this blog to share the information my husband and I have learned through the years and some of our personal experiences with our 4 year old son who loves the water and who now swims like a dolphin.

He started swimming lessons when he was only 6 months old. I can honestly say that I don't regret the hours spent at the swim school or in our own pool at home helping our son apply what he’s learned. The first week of swimming lessons was really stressful and we didn't know what to expect. All I knew back then was that swimming was very important for my baby and easier for him to start young. Now my husband and I are glad that we spent the time and experienced the bonding that occurred with Andrew while being in swimming classes.

I hope this information helps parents and teachers who are thinking about the real benefits of empowering our children to learn to swim at a very young age and also help with the development of their motor skills.