What makes a beach good? Undoubtedly, we all have our own preferences, but you might find our preferences align with yours. In our search for the best San Diego beaches our criteria for defining ‘good’ were based on these factors: crowding, family-friendliness, safety, sand, overall cleanliness and pollution.     We’re pretty picky when […]

Stretches for swimmers are extremely important. Swimming is an intensive workout that requires most of your body’s muscles to propel itself through the water.  Over-exertion raises the risk of injury, but  your muscles are not properly stretched. Stretching provides release to the key muscle components swimming uses, that’s why its recommended that you hold each stretch for 30 […]

The benefits of learning to swim for special needs children are particularly beneficial because it can increase their confidence, boost physical activity, and teach them a live saving skill.   Increased Confidence It’s very exciting seeing a child learn a new skill and achieve their goals. Swimming can be a way for children experience something […]

Water safety training for people with autism is essential to prevent accidents. The best way to prevent drowning from occurring is to make sure that every child is provided with swimming lessons. It’s a fact that autism and water obsession go hand in hand. Meaning that those who are autistic are drawn and mesmerized by […]

Teaching an autistic child to swim can be a very tricky task. However, through consistency, patience, and a qualified swimming instruction, swimming can be used as a form of aquatic therapy. Making sure you always have properly trained instructors is key, especially for children who are autistic. According to the National Autism Association, between 2009 and […]

It can be overwhelming to make your own first aid kit or Ultimate Emergency kit because you’re left wondering what the essentials might be. Here is a list of things that should definitely make it into your emergency kit.         #1 Ultimate Emergency Kit Item: Backpack A backpack is a crucial element for a handy emergency […]

Ever wonder why a simple dip in the pool can make you feel so good? How your mind feels refreshed after a swimming lesson? How does swimming affect your mental health? Research has shown a strong correlation between exercise and mental health, but just how does it work? We will dive into the world of […]

What’s the difference between a salt water pool vs chlorine? Is one better than the other? We will go through the pros and cons of each so that you can choose for yourself!     Salt Water Pool A salt water pool contains much less chlorine. Salt water pools must still contain some chlorine. Chlorine disinfects, making […]

When you’ve got a baby that you’re itching to get into the pool, you surely must face many anxieties and questions about chlorine and babies! How early is it to bring my baby into a pool? Is it safe to dunk a baby under water? However, one that always stands out is the question: is chlorine […]

We can all agree that swimming is an important skill that all children should learn as early as possible, and we’ve all seen those videos of newborn babies swimming underwater. So when is it considered too early to take a baby to the pool? And when is it safe to dunk a baby under water? […]