15 May
- Posted by Nadine Yu
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For the past several years, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recommended that children start swimming lessons when they reach the age of 4. Depending on who you ask, it was thought that children who are 4 and older had both the mental and physical ability to follow directions and learn how to swim
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12 Jul
- Posted by SSPadmin
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The pool can be one of your child’s favorite places and the perfect summertime spot for fun and bonding. While they are a fantastic way to escape the heat and enjoy sunny days together, pools can also be extremely dangerous. We at Texas Swim Academy love the water and encourage every child to spend as
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18 May
- Posted by Texas Swim Academy
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May is National Water Safety Month, which means that community centers and online forums are offering resources and fun activities to encourage your children to always be safe in the water. With summer swim team season approaching, it’s a great time to go over the importance of water safety with your children. However, water safety
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02 May
- Posted by Texas Swim Academy
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With summer just around the corner, it’s nearly every kid’s favorite time of the year: swim team season. Since your children are likely to be spending even more time in the water than usual, it’s imperative you reinforce water safety rules as often as possible. Any swim lesson will be sure to include water
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09 Dec
- Posted by Texas Swim Academy
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When the average person considers the ability to swim, they might not think of it as unique or special. But, for those who have physical or mental disabilities, swimming is a leisure activity that breaks through many of the boundaries that have been set by life.
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18 Nov
- Posted by Texas Swim Academy
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Fostering a respect for the water within your child is essential to keeping them safe in aquatic situations. Many young children and toddlers love the water and enjoy playing in the cool waves, but pools, ponds, creeks and other bodies of water can be extremely dangerous. In fact, drowning is the second most common cause
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04 Nov
- Posted by Texas Swim Academy
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Water safety is a big concern for many parents in Katy, especially those who own pools or live by the water. The scenario of your child falling into the water and not knowing what steps to take to preserve their health and wellbeing is terrifying. For this reason, experts recommend that parents introduce their children
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05 Sep
- Posted by Texas Swim Academy
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Spending time by the pool is a favorite summer pastime, especially for the little ones. However, a hot day by a pool in Houston can be dangerous without the proper hydration even through the fall season. While swimming is an activity surrounded by water, it’s a very strenuous activity that requires a large amount of
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29 Jun
- Posted by Texas Swim Academy
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Many parents rely on personal flotation devices to ensure their children’s safety in the water. However, a question that often comes up is whether or not personal flotation devices (PFDs) are doing more harm than good. Truthfully, when it comes to learning how to swim, PFDs may give parents a false sense of security and
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18 May
- Posted by Texas Swim Academy
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May is National Water Safety Month, a month to recognize the start of the swimming season and remind parents, guardians, and children of important water safety practices and drowning prevention guidelines to keep in mind as they enjoy water sports and activities. National Water Safety Month (NWSM) is an awareness campaign sponsored by the American
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