With so many of today’s kids spending more time on their screens and less time getting the exercise they need, you, as a parent, may have wondered about the impact this could be having on an entire generation’s physical and…
Young children with a good grasp of buoyancy and breath control, and who are comfortable with how their bodies move in the water, are ready to begin coordinating kicking, gliding, and big-arm movements for a more efficient swim-breathe-swim pattern. At Nashville…
As the parent of a young child, making choices around their care, learning environment, and recreational activities is important. Each of these decisions can have a lasting impact, which is why taking time to research the right programs matters. By…
Swim season has arrived! Of course, we view swim season as year-round. After all, there’s no bad time to get in the pool when the environment is right. Still, spring is the season of renewal, and with summer close behind, now’s…
Positive reinforcement is considered paramount for young children learning new skills. It boosts confidence, increases motivation, builds self-esteem, and helps children regulate emotions during challenging tasks. Effective positive reinforcement is specific, timely, and consistent, encouraging children to repeat desired behaviors. What…
American philosopher and educator John Dewey once said, “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” This perspective views learning as a holistic, integrated process that shapes character and understanding and equips individuals with the tools they need…
When parents decide to enroll their kids in swim lessons, their main focus is safety. Here in Nashville, pools are plentiful, summer camps often have swim days, families like to spend their summer days at lakes like Percy Priest and…
For many children, learning to swim is more about overcoming a fear of the water than it is about learning to float or mastering safety skills. And situations like these can put parents in a very difficult position. On the…
Learning to swim is so much more than learning to move safely through the water. It’s also about building confidence, fostering developmental growth, listening to learn, and growing emotionally, socially, and cognitively. AtNashville Swim Academy, our beginner classes focus on…
When we think about swimming classes for kids, the focus is usually on the skills they’ll learn. But how they learn is also important. Factors such as the pool environment, class structure, and the way lessons are delivered can all influence…
