Starting swimming lessons is an exciting milestone for your child. However, even if you’re a swimmer yourself, it is not always obvious what to pack for your child’s swimming lessons. Don’t stress! Here is our practical packing list that ensures your child starts swim lessons safely and comfortably all without the last-minute panic. Before the …
Teaching children to swim is one of the most rewarding yet challenging experiences. Most parents are eager to know how to teach a child to swim faster and overcome the fears and frustrations their child may face in the water. Therefore, here are the actionable tips to give your child swimming speed. How Long Does …
Learning to swim is one of the most valuable skills your child can acquire. Beyond being an essential safety measure, swimming offers numerous physical, mental, and social benefits. However, many parents wonder whether they should choose a group or semi-private vs. private swimming lessons for their children. Each option has unique advantages and drawbacks, and …
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Swimming is one of the most valuable skills your child can get. It teaches them crucial water safety and survival skills, besides being part of their physical development. But for many parents, a common question arises: how often should your child take swim lessons to see real progress? This guide walks you through the ideal …
Teaching your child to swim is more than just a life skill. It’s an act of empowerment, safety, and confidence-building. However, while time spent in the water will help you bond with your little one, the fear of swimming can hold them back and ruin the moment. As a parent, understanding this swim fear and …
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One day a mother approached us and asked, “I see many children’s earplugs sold in the market, do babies need earplugs for swimming?” This is one of the most common concerns we hear as teachers at Shapland Swim School. While earplugs for swimming can be helpful in certain cases, the simple answer for most babies …
Swimming is one of the most valuable skills for anyone to have, with a whole range of benefits to speak of. From improved physical health to numerous mental gains, learning how to swim can offer positive carryover in many aspects of your life. Swim instructors are people who understand this and as such, want to …
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Each Christmas Dereck and Bonnie Mills, owners and franchisees of the Shapland Swim School at Buderim, really get into the spirit of Christmas by going all out with their Christmas lights display. Dereck and Bonnie take great pride in how their swim school and residence looks at night (the photo does not do it justice) …