Category Archives: Swimming with Kids

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Teaching your kids to swim; fun for all the family Part 2

Now let’s get one thing straight; you don’t need to be a qualified swimming instructor to teach your child the basics of swimming. As I mentioned in the previous post, you as a parent are best placed to begin your … Continue reading

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Teaching your kids to swim; fun for all the family Part 1

If you think about it, teaching your children to swim can only have a positive outcome. As the parent you will already have an excellent relationship with your child based on mutual trust and respect and you will be able … Continue reading

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Health & Safety Concerning Goggles; The Debate

Recently there has been a great deal of chatter and debate over whether swimming goggles really pose a health and safety concern to young swimmers. While the debate rages on I believe that it is important to lay out the … Continue reading

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Swimming whilst pregnant

If you are looking for a great (and safe!) way to keep fit and toned during pregnancy, then look no further than a trip to your local swimming pool! But before you take the plunge it is important to note … Continue reading

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Taking Your Baby Swimming

Introducing your tot to the pool at a young age has many advantages; not least that teaching them to swim will help to ensure their safety as they grow up. You can start taking your baby swimming to a public … Continue reading

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Keeping your kids safe near water, it’s holiday time!

As the summer holidays approach, I’ll bet you’re gearing up to take the kids to somewhere nice and warm, or an activity holiday like Butlins. Packing the swimsuits, the suntan cream and the sexy straw hats (for you obviously, not … Continue reading

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Fun underwater exercises with the kids

We all want our kids to be nice and confident swimmers, and part of being confident is getting them to have fun going underwater and not be worried about splashes and holding their breath. So I’ve come up with a … Continue reading

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Swimming with your kids – how to give them confidence in going underwater

Swimming with your kids when they are really young can be so much fun, but it’s important to remember that they will gain confidence from you and watch what you do – if you’re frightened of putting your face in … Continue reading