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SWIM BEYOND THE SUMMER MONTHS

When the leaves begin to change, and the air becomes crisp many people assume it’s time to pack up their swimsuits and say goodbye to the pool. We believe that swimming is not just a summer activity. It’s a vital skill that should be taught...

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Start the School Year Right: 10 Perks to Kid's Swim Lessons

Don't pack up your child's swimming gear just yet. Having fun in the water isn't just a summertime activity. There are tons of benefits to swimming...

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DIVE INTO SUMMER FUN: 8 CREATIVE WATER ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

Summer break is a time when kids can indulge in outdoor adventures and creative projects. As the temperature rises, what better way to beat the heat...

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DOES YOUR CHILD KNOW THESE 12 WATER SAFETY RULES?

Water play, pool parties, and beach days are some of the many joys of summer. We all crave a refreshing dip when the weather is humid and warm, but...

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6 REASONS YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE SWIM LESSONS

It may be a tried and tested parent hack, but it certainly works: "Upset kid? Just add water!"

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ADAPTIVE AQUATICS

Everyone should learn how to swim. That goes for children AND adults that may require specialized or adapted swim instruction. Swimming doesn’t come...

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Spring Has Sprung! 18 Fun Spring Facts for Kids

Winter is over, and spring has made its way into our lives (finally!). Now that birds are chirping and flowers are blooming, it's time to get outside...

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How to Respond to a Child Who is Lying to You

The fact that kids lie probably won’t come as a shock to many parents.

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Five Great Winter Vacation Ideas

Family vacations aren’t just reserved for the summer. Winter, especially during the holidays, is a great time for a getaway too. Here are five ideas...

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How Your Children Can Help the Elderly

Caring for the elderly is important for their well-being, but children don't necessarily understand its importance unless they see the adults in...

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A Guide to Playground Safety for Kids

About 200,000 children visit the emergency room each year in the United States due to playground-related injuries, with nearly half of those injuries...

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How to Encourage Children to Love Reading

So much has been written about the benefits of reading to your child from a very young age (if you don’t already, definitely do it, it’s basically...

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How to Connect with a Shy Child

Every child is unique. They all have different personalities and different needs. Such stark differences often occur between siblings. One kid talks...

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A Guide to Setting Boundaries with Your Kids

Ask a group of parents or caregivers what their biggest challenge is with their kids, and setting boundaries will probably be a common pain point....

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Passing it On: Learning Confidence in the Lap Lane

Ever since I was little, I have had two left feet. During middle school my legs grew faster than my brain knew what to do with them! I would trip...

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TYR Sport Partners with Streamline Brands

DENVER, Aug. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Streamline Brands, a leading franchisor of swim school concepts, today announced that TYR Sport is to become the...

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Instructor Experience: A Swimmer's Special Bond

About 1 ½ years ago when I started at Swimtastic I was given a student named Mary. She took private lessons because she was very nervous in the...

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Swimtastic Celebrates MLK Day

To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we wanted to share a few of our favorite MLK quotes.

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At Swimtastic, We Don’t Just Teach Swimming Lessons

We don’t just teach swimming lessons. We teach bravery.

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USA Swimming & Streamline Brands Sign Multi-Year Agreement

A partnership focused on growth and development of grassroot swimming opportunities in the U.S.

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Open Water Swimming Helps Treat Depression in New Case Study

A recent case study reported in the British Medical Journal and subsequently made into an episode of the BBC documentary series, “The Doctor Who Gave...

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Defining Your Own Success

“It’s one thing to inspire all these little girls by winning a bunch of medals. That’s easy. But it’s another thing entirely to be an inspiration...

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