Competitive swimming is a hobby that lots of children take up. As a child I had lots of friends who were competitive swimmers and I spent many a hot Saturday, pool side watching and cheering them on (after I’d spent all day riding horses and mucking them out). I had one close friend who was […]
Encouraging water confidence in children on holiday
Learning to swim and developing water confidence are so important for children. When you are on holiday though, you can get caught between the desire to have fun and the need to stay safe. Holidays are about having fun and relaxing, but that doesn’t mean that as parents we can take our eye of the […]
Water Babies: teaching children to swim safely
Many parents can’t wait to sign their children up for swimming lessons because not only is swimming a fantastic form of exercise but it’s a valuable life skill. Being able to swim lessons your child’s chances of drowning as well as increasing self-confidence and their muscle tone at the same time. However, depending on how many […]
Learning to swim: understanding children
Learning to swim is such a vital life skill in my opinion. Swimming lessons are something we have insisted that all the children have. They have been free to choose what other activities they do but we said that learning to swim was not optional. Fortunately they all love the water so it hasn’t been […]
A Canadian holiday cheat sheet
Have you ever considered Canada as a destination for a family holiday? Canada is a beautiful country and a popular choice for families, but before you part with your heard earned cash, make sure you know exactly where you are going and what you will need for your break. Destination The first thing most people […]
Encouraging active children: part four
Welcome to part four in our series looking at encouraging active children. With the holidays reaching an end, you might be thinking about returning to a new routine as far as classes or clubs go. If not, it might be the time to consider something new for your children. There are so many benefits to […]