The popular parenting site, BabyCenter, turned to our own Coach Ruthie when it need expert advice to help parents learn about important life-saving water-safety tips. Her has already reached parents worldwide as well as caught the attention of national swimming associations. Read the full article at: baby center blog
From Little Fishes to the Fast Lane
How do you turn a hesitant toddler, reluctant to even put his head in the water, into a bonafide swimming champ? When Ryan, a Little Fishes Swim School graduate, came to class for the first time he was like many new students. His mom, Monica, recalls that he was comfortable playing in the water, but [...]
Give A Skill for Life this Holiday Season
This holiday season you can give a skill for life with a Little Fishes gift certificate. Tim Ezell of Fox 2 news shows the benefits of starting swimming programs as early at 6 months old in our salt water pool. Click to see our babies and toddlers swimming with Tim Ezell. Young children who are comfortable [...]
Life-saving Truths About Learning to Swim
Understanding the difference between real swimming and beginner skills can be harder than it seems—and a dangerous misconception. Here we dispel some common water myths
St Louis Park Closing: Families Need Parks
Jessica Pupillo writes about the importance of parks for families. http://www.stlsprout.com/news/editor-s-note-families-need-parks “Swimming is such an important life skill,” said Zarren, who owns Little Fishes Swim School in Brentwood. “Swimming lessons have shown to have a protective benefit against drowning.” But, she notes, “every exposure to water is beneficial.” Water experience — even in a shallow [...]
Reasons why you should keep your little fishes moving and grooving in the colder months
Written and posted by Lisa Bertrand of Alive Magazine’s ParentingPop http://www.alivemag.com/blog/index.php/2011/09/just-keep-swimming/
Keep your child’s swimming skills afloat!
Outdoor public pools may be closed for the season, but children still need opportunities to practice the swimming skills they learned in the heat of the summer. The more time children can practice the new swimming skills they’ve learned, the more successful they’ll be in the water. When kids are not in the pool for [...]
Why St. Louis attorney Zane Cagle thinks now is the time to get your little one in the water
Check out the link below and read why St. Louis attorney Zane Cagle thinks now is the time to get your little one in the water!
Interview in World Aquatic Babies & Children Network
World Aquatic Babies & Children, the world’s premiere authority on swimming for young children, interviews Coach Ruthie Zarren, founder of Little Fishes Swim School.
Little Fishes Graduate Competes
Gwen’s mom said, “She has 3 hour long practices every week and SHE LOVES IT!!! It all started with you and Little Fishes getter her not to be afraid of the water. WE cannot thank you enough”
