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Local Swimming School and Other Tips on How to Keep Your Child Safe from Drowning

Local Swimming School and Other Tips on How to Keep Your Child Safe from Drowning

By Pengu Swim School Posted at October 18, 2017

First of all, Children love playing in the water. Therefore, without the supervision of adults, water can be deadly for them.  Swimming lessons taught at one of our local swimming schools can help save your child’s life. Local swimming School – Here’s the Deal: Since your child can easily drown, it is time for parents to treat water safety as no laughing matter. If older people can be involved in a water-related accident, children can be, too. In fact, the risk is higher for little kids. Every year, there are more than 600 children who die because of drowning. As a responsible parent, you can help reduce this number. Water safety for your child does not just revolve around public swimming pools. You should also consider other bodies of water, including your bathtub at home and the beach. More Tragic Figures Drowning is indeed a big threat to everyone, most especially children everywhere. In the United States alone, there are over 600 young people under the age of 15 who die due to drowning. Meanwhile, about 4,200 kids are rushed to the emergency room because of submersion injuries. Although non-fatal, thousands of accidents could have been prevented if there was adult supervision. Aside from the information above, deadly accidents typically occur in backyard pools, not in public swimming pools. Drowning is considered the primary cause of accidental death in children who are one to four years old. It is also the second most common cause of injury that leads to death in children who are one to 14 years of age. There will always be sneaky hazards all over the house and wherever the kids go, including at public pools and […]

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Impact of Swimming Lessons: Are Kids who go Smarter than those who don’t?

Impact of Swimming Lessons: Are Kids who go Smarter than those who don’t?

By Pengu Swim School Posted at October 13, 2017

Look, you already know that swimming is excellent for your child’s physical health. Can it be true that it also enhances their cognitive development? Yes, it can! Exciting new research coming out of Australia gives you, even more, reasons to encourage your kids to hit the pool. Robyn Jorgensen and her research team at Griffith University have completed a long-term study that assesses the impact of swimming lessons on young children. They surveyed the parents of 7000 children from Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. for a three-year period and individually evaluated 180 children. Jorgensen’s team found that swimming produces cognitive, emotional, and physical benefits that can improve your child’s life now and into the future. Let’s take a closer look at what research has told us about the benefits of swimming. Cognitive Impact of Swimming Lessons – Children who swim regularly demonstrate advanced cognitive development relative to their age-mates. – Children who learn to swim as preschoolers are better prepared for the expectations of the classroom. They have learned to focus and follow instructions. – Kids swimming classes enhance a child’s language development. This is believed to be a result of the language-rich environment that is typical of swimming classes. Quality instructors will give your child precise directions. This helps your child learn new words and begin to understand more complex sentences. At Pengu Swim School, we have always known how important it is to have qualified teachers working with your children. This latest research reinforces our belief that our students gain so much more from their relationship with our teachers than merely swimming skills. Emotional Impact of Swimming Lessons – Swimming builds confidence! Here’s the deal: Anytime your kids […]

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Why your child should take Swimming first 5 years!

Why your child should take Swimming first 5 years!

By Pengu Swim School Posted at September 26, 2017

Swimming first 5 years: Do you have a child that is under 5 years old? Are you wondering if it is too early to start thinking about swimming lessons? At Pengu Swim School we are often asked these questions by families in our community. Parents want to help their children become safe, proficient swimmers but they are unsure which age to begin. Let’s look at what a swimmer under the age of 5 years can master in the pool! 4 months old to 2 years old: At this age, the focus of the swimming lesson is to gain familiarity and comfortability in the water. Babies at this age will engage in water exploration, begin controlled breathing, and will gain comfort with the horizontal positioning both on the stomachs and backs as they begin to float. Additionally, babies will develop stronger coordination. While many of the activities closely resemble basic play, they actually are specially designed to develop and enhance reflexes. There are a few things you want to look for in a class for a baby in this developmental age range. The water needs to be warm to keep the baby from developing hypothermia. You also want to make sure that there are no more than 6 infants and parents per instructor. Parents, be prepared to go in the water with your baby as this creates a fantastic opportunity to bond with your little one and build upon social interaction! 2 to 3 years old: At this age, children begin to learn to coordinate their legs and arms while continuing to gain confidence in their floating. Much of the focus during this stage is on developing self-saving skills. Children will […]

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