By Patrick Laverty – NJAC Swim Dad As a 40 something dad looking back on how I learned to swim, it was a bit different than how my children are […]
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When Mamabear really wants to intervene…
By Amanda Macchia- NJAC Swim Mom We’ve all been there: we see our child crying tears of fear or frustration, and someone pushing them to do something they don’t want […]
Practice makes perfect: Some ideas on how to practice swim skills at home
Your kids work hard every week in swim class. But, just like school or a musical instrument, it helps to practice new skills at home in between lessons. Even if […]
Sometimes your swimmers aren’t created equally- When one of your children takes to the water easily, while the other struggles.
By Jennifer Kozel- NJAC Swim Mom I can’t remember a time when I didn’t know how to swim. I was in the water before I could walk and I always […]
Celebrating Read Across America: Our favorite children’s books about swimming!
National Read Across America Day is on March 2nd! If you’re looking for some books to add to your bookshelf, consider some of our favorites below! Books are great tools […]
Treading rough waters: Why it’s important to continue lessons even when your swimmer isn’t having it.
By Leia Yoon- NJAC Swim mom Most people that see my daughter Alexandria swimming these days will compliment her on what a great swimmer she is. But the truth is, it […]
