Memorial Day marks the opening of most public pools in the St. Louis area and around the country. However, I won’t be one of the hundreds of people swimming at public pools this three-day weekend. Here’s why: * Water is too cold. I’m used to Little Fishes pools at a comfortable 93 degrees. * I [...]
LFSS observes International Water Safety Day with free class May 15
Little Fishes Swim School’s main purpose is to teach children of all ages the life-saving skill of swimming. To continue our mission, LFSS is partnering with Backyard Lifeguards for a free water safety class this Wednesday, May 15, in honor of International Water Safety Day. Called “Safer When Wet,” our land-based presentation is for children [...]
10 reasons why Coach Ruthie wants the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in St. Louis
Tomorrow we learn if St. Louis wins its bid to host the 2016 Olympic swimming trials, and I could not be more excited about the possibilities for the swimming community and St. Louis at-large. The economic benefits would provide a local boost. For example, in 2012, Omaha, Nebraska, hosted the trials and, according to ESPN, [...]
A SLU pediatrician’s perspective in the aftermath of the Boston bombing
Like you, the Little Fishes family feels devastated by this week’s horrific bombing during the Boston Marathon. And like you, we also value the health and well-being of our kids above all else. In this spirit, we wanted to pass along the perspective of Dr. Ken Haller, an esteemed pediatrician at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital [...]
Q & A with Pediatric Dentist Lindsey Reed (and LFSS Mom)
Dr. Lindsey Reed is an esteemed pediatric dentist whose baby girl Elliot is a thriving little fish (that’s them in the photo). Dr. Reed and Little Fishes Swim School share similar kid-health philosophies: Both believe that learning to swim is an essential life-saving skill that should begin when children are infants. And both believe children [...]
Why spring is the best time to start swim lessons
We’ve (finally!) had a few nice days of spring. For most of us, that means summer is on our minds. But don’t wait until summer to focus on swim lessons. Consider enrolling your children now–and if they’re already taking Little Fishes classes, keep at it. Spring is the ideal time for swim lessons because: * [...]
Reusable swim diapers required for the littlest of fishes
In all that we do, Little Fishes Swim School puts children’s health and safety first. That’s why it’s our policy to require reusable swim diapers for all children who are not toilet trained or who have frequent accidents. Through research and experience, we’ve found that reusable swim diapers have many benefits, including preventing the spread [...]
Little Fishes Swim School and Reading Habitat help kids with cancer ‘Dive Into Books’
As owner of Little Fishes Swim School, it is important for me to teach as many children as possible the life-saving skill of swimming. As a children’s community, LFSS is dedicated to assisting families in raising healthy kids. So when my good friend and children’s bookseller Jennifer MacAdam-Miller of Reading Habitat called about donating books [...]
And the gold medal goes to…Little Fishes
With swimmers on hand, medals being awarded and cheers all around, Little Fishes Swim School is reigniting the Olympic spirit during its Grand Opening Ceremony for its new home: A state-of-the-art facility for babies through big kids. And you’re invited! In fact, we can fit lots of little fishes in our new school. We’re excited [...]
How to prepare for Little Fishes swim class
At Little Fishes Swim School, there are things you can do to enhance your child’s swim experience during class. However, parents and caregivers can also do things at home to help your child. LFSS coaches offer these tips: Be excited and positive: Children can sense how we are feeling and your child needs to know that you [...]
