I’ve been teaching baby classes for some time now, and while I like to make the curriculum full of bonding and tender approaches and songs and all that, I’ve also been focusing on parental safety more. Meaning I get some … Continue reading →
I couldn’t be more pleased! The September 2009 issue of Parenting Magazine/School Years features on page 133 an article I wrote about swimming! If you’re going to pick up a copy, I’d like to point out the “School Years” version … Continue reading →
Now that you’re familiar with many water aerobic or water workout moves, terminology — and finally executed your first water routine — you are now officially “aquasizing” (or exercising in the water). I mentioned in my last post on creating … Continue reading →
In our previous post about creating a water aerobics or water workout routines, we talked about vocabulary. With this entry, we will be discussing the different moves or movements you can use in the water. Understanding and mastering the moves … Continue reading →
Every year I wait for that moment that tells me Summer Has Arrived. I thought I felt it last Sunday at a swim instructor staff meeting. It was around 6ish, we were huddled near the outdoor pool at the JCC … Continue reading →
I’ve been waiting for a really good post to pop in my head … some singular idea to dissect and get down to the roots of … until I realized today that it just isn’t going to happen. Simply because … Continue reading →
This is not one of those irritating who-crossed-the-road-first-the-chicken-or-the-hamburger type of riddles. Pool temperature is far more important than developing swim skills. Because how are you going to get a kid in the pool if the weather or water is too … Continue reading →
An excellent personal trainer I know, Robert Werner, just forwarded me his Youth Fitness Power Point presentation. I have listened to Robert speak before on physical fitness (he’s also an incredible cultural dancer and can teach you how to get … Continue reading →
Common knowledge, right? But it is easier said than done. If you see your little one in danger, you’re going to do whatever it is you have to do to make them safe again. Especially when it comes to pools … Continue reading →
Sometimes I wish I had a waterproof pen and paper in the pool because the things kids say in the pool are truly priceless. When I can remember these antidotes and repeat them later, they always make my listeners smile. … Continue reading →
