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Benefits of Swimming Lessons for Babies and Toddlers

Everyone should know how to swim. That starts with taking swimming lessons. Luckily, it’s never too late, or too early, to learn, since swimming is an activity for folks of all ages. Babies, especially, can benefit from taking swimming lessons -...

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Father and daughter doing homework

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Practice Makes Perfect: How to Teach Your Kids the Importance of Consistency

If you’ve read any parenting books, listened to podcasts, or eavesdropped on other parents at the playground, you’ve heard that consistency is one of...

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How to Get Your Kids Involved in Water Quality Month

What is Water Quality Month? The month of August is no longer just about summer’s dog days. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) founded Water...

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Generation Real Reading List

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Confidence Is Built Through Experience: 8 Books for Raising Kids in the Real World

The first resource from the Generation Real Project gives families practical guidance for navigating screens, independence, achievement pressure and...

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child in year-round swim lessons

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Water Safety Isn’t Seasonal: Why Year-Round Swim Lessons Matter

Water safety isn’t just a summer concern, and swimming isn’t a skill that should only be practiced for a few months each year. Children encounter...

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How Kids' Swim Lessons Improve Water Safety

Water safety starts long before a child jumps into the deep end. Every splash, kick, float, and swim lesson helps build the skills children need to...

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family at beach

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10 Beach Safety Tips for Families

Beach vacations create some of the best summer memories — building sandcastles, jumping through waves, and spending long days by the water. But...

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Parent’s Guide to Water Competency

When most people picture swimming, they imagine a pool, a swimsuit, and a controlled environment. But real-life water emergencies rarely look like...

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Swim Lessons: The Holiday Gift That Helps Keep Kids Safer

The best gifts help kids grow and keep them safe. This season, choose a gift that truly matters. Saf-T-Swim swim lessons teach essential water safety...

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swimmer and instructor

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Holiday Break? Here's Why Swim Lessons Shouldn’t Take One

The holidays may be a time for travel, treats, and time off from school, but water safety should never take a vacation. Between family trips, hotel...

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How Saf-T-Swim Swim Lessons Help Support Kids’ Mental Health and Confidence

Today's kids face more than just busy school days and after school activities. They deal with social pressures, screen time, and higher academic...

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Mother and baby swimming

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Why Swimming Should Be Your Child’s First Sport

The Most Important Sport Isn’t Played. It’s Learned—in the Water.

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Prevent Drowning with the 5 Layers of Protection

At Saf-T-Swim, water safety is the heart of everything we do. That’s why we’re proud to officially partner with the National Drowning Prevention...

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Girl looking anxious

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Water Safety for Kids: How to Have a Non-Scary Conversation

Drowning is a leading cause of death among children, a fact that worries many parents. Some may feel tempted to keep their kids away from the water...

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From Pool to Field

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From the Pool to the Field: How Swim Lessons Give Your Child the Edge in Fall Sports

As the summer comes to an end and the excitement of the new school year begins, many parents are gearing up for their kids to dive into fall sports....

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CAN SWIMMING LESSONS MAKE YOUR CHILD SMARTER? THE COGNITIVE BENEFITS OF SWIMMING

Learning to swim goes beyond just water safety—it can also enhance your child's cognitive development! Swim lessons offer your child a great mix of...

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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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kids in pool

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7 Life-saving Pool Safety Rules: Your Guide to Safer Swimming!

Whether you're an experienced swimmer or just learning how to swim, knowing the ins and outs of pool safety is key for a fun and accident-free time...

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10 Reasons Your Child Should Join a Swim Team This Spring

As a parent, you are cautious of over-scheduling your child (and yourself). Any activity you commit to, you want to make sure is adding value to your...

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Winter Family Fun: Outdoor Adventures for Everyone!

Winter is here, and it's time to embrace the magic of the season with outdoor adventures the whole family can enjoy. From snow-covered landscapes to...

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