How Often Should Your Child Take Swimming Lessons Growing Up? Let’s face it, now that school is back in session and pandemic restrictions have largely been lifted, life is indeed as busy as ever! Like most parents, you want to offer your little ones various experiences that will enrich their lives. Learning to swim is […]
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Jul
Jul
How to Ensure Your Child’s Swimming Success At Steve Wallen Swim School, we guide children and adults of all abilities toward swimming success every day, all year round. Being the experts at teaching swimming that we are, we want to share our tips for success; learning to swim is so much more than a fun […]
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Jun
Jun
Find Your Zen: Come Swim with Steve Wallen Swim School! The countless physical benefits of swimming lessons are well known, and a quick Google search on this topic will confirm that swimming is a fantastic way to maintain physical health from infancy to our final years. However, did you know that swimming also provides several […]
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May
May
Benefits of Swimming Lessons for Toddlers There are countless benefits of swimming lessons for toddlers. The most obvious ones are related to the water. We are surrounded by water; pools and hot tubs are everywhere, as are natural bodies of water such as creeks, ponds, rivers, lakes, and oceans. Our attraction to water as a […]
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Apr
Apr
Arm Circles: Freestyle Progressions Learning to swim comes with challenges, and at Steve Wallen Swim School, we break those challenges into simple, manageable steps. By teaching complex skills in smaller pieces, swimmers build confidence and progress faster. A great example is the arm movement used in freestyle, also known as front crawl. While the full […]
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Apr
Apr
Preparing Your Child For Swimming Lessons Join Us Today At Steve Wallen Swim School The summer months are in full swing, and so too are opportunities for water play. Keeping your child safe in and around water should always be the top priority. This includes supervision, gates, fencing, and pool alarms. One of the most […]
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Apr
Apr
Parents today are busier than ever, and it can sometimes be tempting for kids to spend more time at home watching TV, playing video games, or using tablets. While downtime is important, research consistently shows that structured activities play a critical role in a child’s physical, cognitive, and emotional development. From sports and music to […]
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Jan
Jan
Fun with Fabulous Back Floats! For some children, performing a front or back float can be challenging. Reluctant floaters resist the skill for many reasons, preferring to be as active in the water as possible. However, it is critical that, in addition to regular year-round swimming lessons, you encourage them to practice their back and […]
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Jan
Jan
When winter arrives, it’s tempting to pause activities and plan to pick things back up in the spring. But when it comes to swimming, consistency is everything. Continuing swim lessons through the winter months sets kids up for safer, stronger, and more confident swimming, without the frustration of starting over. At Steve Wallen Swim School, […]
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Dec
Dec
’Tis the Season No matter what holiday you celebrate, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season and a peaceful, prosperous New Year. As we reflect on the past year, we want to sincerely thank all of our incredible families, swimmers, and supporters. Your trust, encouragement, and commitment to water safety mean more to […]