Car Seat Installation Tips Which is the safest car seat for my child? The truth is that the best and safest seat is one that is appropriate for your child’s height and weight, fits your vehicle correctly, is installed properly, and is used properly, every time you travel in the car. Certified child safety technician […]
Swim Instructor Spotlight: Michael Burrows
Often characterized as “The Dolphin Tail,” Michael Burrows is a Queensland native and swim instructor for over six years. He was a swimmer growing up and fell into swimming again later in his life – literally! Michael had an accident while sky-diving – he landed in a tree, causing a compound fracture of his left […]
Is it Safe to Dunk a Baby Under Water?
Swimming is an important skill that all children should learn. We have all seen videos of newborn babies swimming underwater. So when should you take your baby to the pool and when is it safe to dunk a baby underwater? Let us answer that for you! There are many different types of swimming lessons on […]
Autism and Drowning: Why Kids With Autism Are More Likely To Drown
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects roughly 52 million individuals worldwide (Autism Spectrum Australia, 2017). Interestingly, aquatic activities and hydrotherapy have been shown to increase social interaction, confidence, and independence in children with ASD (Kumar et al., 2014). Unfortunately, drowning is the leading cause of death in autism. Autism and drowning has been studied to uncover why […]
Becoming a Mobile Swim Instructor: The Ultimate Side Gig
Being a mobile swim instructor is awesome! Spend hot summer days in a pool while getting paid! Being a Mobile Swim Instructor provides you with the perfect work-life balance and high earning potential. Flexible Schedules Mobile instructors have the opportunity to work as much or as little they want. College students, stay-at-home moms and […]