15 Jun

What Do Quality Swimming Lessons Look Like?

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Last summer, the American Academy of Pediatrics made the important decision to change the age in which they recommend swimming lessons for young children. Since drowning continues to be the leading cause of unintentional death in children from the ages of 1 to 4 throughout the United States, they updated their guidelines to recommend children

27 May

What to Look for When Researching Swimming Lessons

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According to recent statistics provided by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, formally known as the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals, there are 10.4 million residential swimming pools throughout the United States. With pool ownership comes a very real responsibility to teach children the skills necessary to survive in the water should an emergency

01 Nov

Drowning Knows No Season

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When the leaves start to turn from brilliant green to blazing reds and burnt orange hues, most think of hunkering down with a warm drink by the fire. While hanging out poolside and in the water may not be the first thing on our minds as the temperature drops, it’s important that our children’s swim

11 Sep

Year-Round Swimming Lessons Make A Difference for Your Child

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Well-meaning parents operate with the best intentions, and when it comes to swimming lessons, many parents are intentional in signing their kids up for lessons during the spring and summer months in preparation for the many fun-filled days they plan on spending by the pool. But what about what many consider the “off-season?” Are swimming

14 Aug

5 Reasons to Take Year-Round Swimming Lessons in Katy

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When the warm weather hits, swimming lessons in Katy are at the top of every parent’s list. After all, swim lessons are a great way to keep a child physically active while still encouraging youngsters to learn valuable life-saving skills. Unfortunately, families have the tendency to cool off from swim lessons when the weather wanes

22 Jul

Three Reasons to Enroll Your Child in Survival Swim Lessons

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Gone are the days when it was thought kids should be in preschool before they learn how to swim. As we now know (and as the American Academy of Pediatrics now openly acknowledges), children as young as one year of age should be taking survival swim lessons. A parent’s knee-jerk reaction to this is fear.

02 Jul

Survival Swim Lessons Reduces Drowning Risk

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As temperatures begin to soar, school comes to an end and the workday is over, we all have one thing on our minds: Let’s get in the water! Whether it’s hanging out in the pool, the lake, the ocean or even heading out on a motorboat, we all love cooling off by spending time in

New AAP Guidelines Recommend Swim Lessons for Infants & Toddlers

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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

12 Jul

10 Lifesaving Water Safety Tips

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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

18 May

The Importance of Practicing Drowning Prevention All Year Long

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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