After meeting, greeting, and speaking to many parents over many years of giving and studying swim lessons, I wanted to write an article to help bring all the different notions and opinions closer together. I’ve come to realize that across all parents, there exist many definitions of “swimming.” Most parents believe “swimming” means freestyle...
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Video: Measuring Progress
In the video below, Matt discusses:
- Measuring your child's progress in the water
- Skills Swimming LA focuses on for students 0-3 years
- Why group lessons are better than private for most students 0-3 years
Baby’s First Swim Lessons: 4 Things Every Parent Should Know
Is your baby a water baby? The answer, without a doubt, is a resounding yes! After spending months in the womb, infants retain strong water instincts, making them innately capable of floating in the water without fear. Swimming Los Angeles Swim School is a trusted destination for infant swim lessons, where experienced instructors help babies embrace their...
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Video: Holding Your Breath
In the video below, Matt discusses how Swimming LA teaches children to hold their breath:
- Why Swimming LA uses "1, 2, 3, Up & Under" in lieu of blowing on the face of the child
- Audible and physical cues to create patterns and anticipation of going underwater
- Children will learn to anticipate class patterns and going underwater, which prevents unnecessary stress