What Swim Gear Does My Child Actually Need? Checklist

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What Swim Gear Does My Child Actually Need? Checklist

Walk into any swim shop and you’ll find an overwhelming wall of goggles, floats, wetsuits, and gadgets promising to turn your kid into the next Olympian. Most of it is optional. A handful of items, though, actually make lessons go smoother and keep your child safer in the water. This checklist breaks down what’s genuinely … [Read More…]

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How to Teach Kids Backstroke: A Step-by-Step Guide

Of all the competitive swimming strokes, backstroke is widely considered the most beginner-friendly — and for good reason. Because kids swim on their backs the entire time, their face stays out of the water and they can breathe freely from start to finish. There is no breath timing to master and no anxiety about putting … [Read More…]