Diving into Safety: Why Children Should Practice Water Safety and Swimming Skills in Cooler and Deeper Pools. As parents and guardians, ensuring the safety of our children around water is a top priority. While it might seem counterintuitive to expose them to cooler and deeper swimming pools, there are compelling reasons why practicing swimming and water safety skills in such environments can be highly beneficial. In this post, we’ll explore the importance of introducing children to cooler and deeper pools for their swimming and water safety education. Developing Stronger Swimming Abilities Cooler water temperatures and deeper pools present unique challenges …

Adapt your sleep and eating schedule appropriately Adequate rest is key and getting back into the groove of school requires switching the internal clock (especially for those night owls!) to the new norm. Go to bed a few minutes earlier each night until you find a routine that allows for 8+ hours of sleep each night. No longer are those summer hours, make sure to change your eating patterns for breakfast before school. Plan what you’re going to eat the night before and prep as much as possible, so you don’t skip the needed nutrients to jump start your system. …

PPA Parents know learning to swim is an important life skill, but for some children, the thought of being in the water can be terrifying. If your child is afraid of swimming lessons, there are a few things you can do to help them overcome their fear. 1. Determine the reason for their fear and validate that fear. The first step is to try to understand why your child is afraid of swimming. Is it because they have had a negative experience in the past? Are they afraid of getting water in their eyes or ears? Once you know the …

As summer ends and a new year of school approaches, students’ activity levels will likely take a hit. Long days seated in a desk are hard to avoid, but the stiff and achy joints that tend to follow can be minimized by taking a few simple steps: Minimize extended time seated. Taking small breaks to get up and move. This can be as brief as 2 minutes and should be done at least once per hour. Set timers to check your posture. Avoid hunching over and slouching while seated. Maintaining a neutral pelvis with a stacked rib cage will improve …

The Importance of Consistent Swimming Lessons – Even After Summer is Over Parents recognize learning to swim is an important life skill for their kiddos at all ages. However, many parents only enroll their children in swimming lessons during the summer months, when the weather is warm and there are plenty of opportunities to swim. Did you know that it’s actually more beneficial to attend swimming lessons year-round? Here are a few reasons why consistently attending swimming lessons is important: It helps children retain their skills. When children only swim during the summer, they often lose the skills they learned …

As temperatures finally start to rise here in the Pikes Peak region, families flock to swimming pools, reservoirs, and rivers to beat the heat. When safety is top of mind, water activities offer countless hours of fun and enjoyment for children. Because drowning incidents are most common when lifeguards and instructors are absent, it’s important to us to share critical water safety measures with our families as an extension of our programs. Constant Supervision There is no replacement for supervision when it comes to water safety, regardless of how strong or seasoned the swimmer. When children are in or near …