We all expect our children to grow up to talk and walk well. We should also expect them to swim well. Swimming is one of life’s most important skills. Water Safety New Zealand says that 7 out of 10 Kiwi kids can’t swim to save themselves. It’s a scary statistic when you consider that being in the water is part of New Zealand’s culture. Learning to swim doesn’t happen by accident. Andrew Brown... Source ..read more

We are often asked, “how long will it take for my child to learn to swim?” The answer to this is difficult for two reasons. Firstly, there is no magic number of lessons as each child is different and progresses at their own rate. Then there is the challenge of attempting to define what makes a strong swimmer. Water Safety New Zealand has set the goal that all New Zealand children should be able to... Source ..read more

Summer is approaching, the weather is warming up and lots of activities are starting to be planned in and around the water. As part of our Water Safety Week, we wanted to give parents a water safety checklist to make sure our children are always safe at the pool, river, lake and beach. In order to ensure your children safety in and around the water this summer make sure they book in for lessons at... Source ..read more

Our children these days are bombarded by screens all day and tend to spend lots of time in front of one type of or another whether they’re watching TV, playing games or doing homework. What this means is that unfortunately, they are often not getting as much exercise or interacting and connecting face-to-face with others. Screens are part of our lives so we’re not suggesting they shouldn’t spend... Source ..read more

Longer days are on their way, and will be filled with sunshine and warm temperatures – this only means one thing: swim season is near! Make the most of this spring by preparing for summer with these three swim safety tips: It’s imperative that your children know how to act appropriately in and around bodies of water. This includes walking — not running — around pools. In addition... Source ..read more

Do you remember your first day as a parent? Chances are, it wasn’t long before you realised your transformation into a jack-of-all-trades. From “Executive Nappy Changer” to chauffeur. But we bet you didn’t know that there was one more title to add to your CV: Chief Swimming Instructor. That’s right. From the day home from the hospital, you play a big role in developing your child’s comfort with... Source ..read more