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How to Prevent and Treat Swimmers Ear (With Examples)

By Pengu Swim School Posted at February 23, 2019

If you’ve been swimming your whole life (like a lot of us here at Pengu) chances are you’ve had otitis externa at least once or twice. What is otitis externa, you ask? It’s a treat swimmers ear! That dull pain near the outside of your ear gets worse as the days go on. Swimmer’s ear is an infection typically born from bacteria in the water that is transferred and lives in the ear. If the ear is not properly drained of water (this occurs through excessive swimming) or you have slight abrasions in the ear, the swimmer’s ear can become a major issue. Here is How to Prevent and Treat Swimmers Ear Some symptoms include: Redness near the outer ear Itching in the ear Pain and discomfort that worsens if bothered If untreated these symptoms can get worse: Increased pain Discharge of pus Decreased ability to hear These are just a few of the symptoms of a swimmer’s ear. As it worsens, you could have severe swelling at the sight (and in the lymph nodes), complete blockage, and possibly fever. But if you feel that you may have any of these symptoms, always consult your physician first. Now that we’ve gotten through all of the technical jargon and disclaimers, here are a few tips you can use to prevent and treat a swimmer’s ear from a swimmer’s perspective. Dry your ears after each swim This one seems like a given but it’s not so easy to remember all the time. You get out and dry your body and your hair but there still may be water leftover that you expect will air dry. A lot of that excess water is […]

Benefits of Swimming as Regular Exercise and Stress Reducer (Updated)

By Pengu Swim School Posted at November 22, 2018

Why does regular exercise matter? It’s simple. Exercise not only helps us feel better physically but it can also help with something that most people experience daily stress. According to the American Institute for Stress, 77% of people in the United States experience the effects of stress. Let’s Talk About Stress and Benefits of Swimming Stress can have significant effects on a person’s mood, body, and mind. It affects how a person thinks, feels, and navigates their relationships with others. It can also affect their appetite and how they sleep. The reasons people feel stress include job pressure, health, finances, sleep deprivation, and even traffic (Houstonians get this!) among a host of other reasons. Stress in Children Children too can experience stress that will affect their mental health. Feelings of stress in children come from a variety of different sources. These sources can be both internally and externally driven. Children may feel pressure to succeed at school, to fit in with their peers, and to excel at a sport or many sports. Children may also feel stress due to social media trends, family dynamics such as the divorce of parents, and other significant life-changing events such as a move or processing a death in the family. With the rigors of modern-day life, it is likely that stress will exist and have more and more of a negative impact unless proper coping skills are in place. One of the proven and admittedly fun ways of getting ahead of stress is exercise, specifically, a good swim. Swimming Helps Your Mental Health Swimming is a great form of regular exercise that works for different muscle groups simultaneously without placing too much strain on […]

How to Teach My Child to Swim

By Pengu Swim School Posted at July 21, 2018

Teach My Child to Swim: With summer in full swing and children flocking to pools and lakes throughout the country, parents may be asking themselves: How to teach my child to swim? Swimming is not only a necessary skill to keep children safe around the water, but it is also a great form of exercise and a fun way to burn off excess energy. It is important to remember that learning to swim takes time, patience, and instruction to master. Use this quick guide for pointers and knock on how to teach my child to swim off your to-do list! Get Comfortable with the Water Regardless of age, the first step to teaching your child to swim is getting them acquainted with the water. Start by just holding your child in the water with you. You can splash, play gentle games, bob around together while singing songs, or sit at the edge of the pool and kick your feet. As your child gets older and more familiar with water, you can begin to incorporate a more structured routine. If you feel uncomfortable introducing your child to the pool or if you would prefer some guidance or encouragement, consider joining a mommy and me style swim program. Stress Water Safety As kids gain familiarity and confidence around water, it is essential to remind them of water safety. Stress the need for adult supervision at all times when near the water. Remind children to always listen to the directions of any lifeguard on duty. Let them know that running, shoving, or horseplay in or near the water is dangerous. If you are teaching your child to swim in a home pool be […]

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Swim School Near Me? Here comes Pengu Swim School Riverstone

By Pengu Swim School Posted at February 8, 2018

Comming Soon – Pengu Swim School Near Riverstone We, at Pengu, are so excited to announce that there will soon be a new Pengu Swimming School in town! Pengu Swim School – Riverstone will be opening early 2018 to serve the Sugarland and Missouri City communities. At our Riverstone Swim School, we believe in the importance of teaching kids about water safety and helping them to become confident swimmers. Our swim instructors will be under the supervision of certified lifeguards. We know we have to take it into our hands to make sure our kids know how to behave, and survive, in a water environment. At our Sugarland swim school, we want to assist you in doing so. By giving Sugar Land an indoor, year-round swim school facility. Children can learn these critical life-saving skills and water safety while enjoying the experience at the same time. Pengu swim school is one of the most extensive and well-maintained kids swim academy in Texas. We have campuses located across the Houston area. Our state of the art swim facility in Sugar Land is equipped with the industry standard facilities and safety features. Walk-into our swim classes in Sugar Land and see for yourself! You will see our level and commitment of service offered at Pengu swim academy. Our highly experienced and certified instructors, customized baby swimming lessons and modern safety facilities are second to none. Let your little pie learn the critical life-saving swimming skills. They will learn in a fun-filled environment under competent instructors and safe environment. When you are looking for a swim school near me, make sure and take a look at Pengu Swim School Riverstone. We would love […]

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