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
The Benefits of Being Active with Your Children
Stacks of books, puzzles and developmental toys are great for learning tools, but children learn the most through observing-as evidenced by the fact that they are also master imitators. Each day, as children watch their parents and caregivers, they are building social skills and lifestyle choices that will last their entire lifetime. Watch as they [...]
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/
Encouraging Independence…Coach Ruthie Learns How
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