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     Puddle Jumpers & Arm Floaties Actually Put Children at Risk
    Janice Jaicks
    • Jun 22
    • 3 min

    Puddle Jumpers & Arm Floaties Actually Put Children at Risk

    At Desert Swim School, we understand our responsibility is to provide children in the community and surrounding areas with not only the...
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    SUMMER FUN: Just Add Water
    Janice Jaicks
    • May 26
    • 4 min

    SUMMER FUN: Just Add Water

    The official start of summer (Memorial Day weekend) is right around the corner and that means only one thing: It’s time for some SUMMER...
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    Put the Phone Down: A Plea for Your Child’s Safety
    Janice Jaicks
    • Jun 11, 2020
    • 2 min

    Put the Phone Down: A Plea for Your Child’s Safety

    The direct link between child drownings and smartphone distractions of responsible adults “on duty” needs more press.
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    Pet Jellyfish
    Abigail Stalnaker
    • Jan 22, 2019
    • 2 min

    Pet Jellyfish

    Things you need to make your own jellyfish (Hopefully you can find all these in your kitchen): 1. A transparent plastic grocery bag 2. A...
    10 views0 comments
    Everyone Benefits from Year - Round Swimming Lessons
    Abigail Stalnaker
    • Oct 18, 2018
    • 3 min

    Everyone Benefits from Year - Round Swimming Lessons

    When it comes to kids who want to do it all, play every sport, and participate in after-school clubs, it’s important not to forget about...
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    What Sets Desert Swim School Apart from the Rest?
    Janice Jaicks
    • Oct 12, 2018
    • 2 min

    What Sets Desert Swim School Apart from the Rest?

    Getting a “Thank You” card from my instructor Miss Leah really moved me. How lucky I am to have such an amazing team of instructors at...
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    No Stressin' at the Swim Lesson
    Abigail Stalnaker
    • Aug 14, 2018
    • 3 min

    No Stressin' at the Swim Lesson

    How can I help my child overcome the fear of swimming? What can I do to help my child have less anxiety at the pool? As parents, we never...
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    Dap it, spread it, reapply it!
    Abigail Stalnaker
    • Aug 7, 2018
    • 3 min

    Dap it, spread it, reapply it!

    Heading outside? It’s crucial to protect your child's tender skin from the sun’s intense rays. Before you step out the door, slather on...
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    What's in YOUR Swim Bag?
    Christina Haneghan
    • Jul 18, 2018
    • 2 min

    What's in YOUR Swim Bag?

    Between swim lessons and summer swimming fun, it is important to make sure you have the essentials in your swim bag. Here is a list of...
    28 views0 comments
    Did You Know? Sea Salt – It's What's For Dinner!
    Lucia Wooten
    • Nov 6, 2017
    • 2 min

    Did You Know? Sea Salt – It's What's For Dinner!

    All of us “in the know” seem to know that table salt is not good for us, but do we know WHY? Refined salt is nothing more than sodium...
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    Delicious Halloween Snacks For Kids
    Lucia Wooten
    • Oct 30, 2017
    • 1 min

    Delicious Halloween Snacks For Kids

    1. Grapefruit Jack-o-Lanterns Need to give your kids a break from all the candy? Use a grapefruit to carve out a pumpkin face, then fill...
    22 views0 comments
    Top 3 Products to Help Your Family Beat the Heat
    Lucia Wooten
    • Aug 18, 2017
    • 1 min

    Top 3 Products to Help Your Family Beat the Heat

    1. The Noggle (www.nogglenation.com) The Noggle prevents sweaty, uncomfortable, and potentially dangerous car rides for children in the...
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    Too Cool For The Pool – Published In The American Fitness Magazine
    Lucia Wooten
    • Aug 2, 2016
    • 1 min

    Too Cool For The Pool – Published In The American Fitness Magazine

    Click on this link to read the article: https://www.nasm.org/american-fitness-magazine/issues/american-fitness-magazine-summer-2016/too-c...
    7 views0 comments
    Fact or Fiction – it’s SO HOT you can cook an egg on the sidewalk!
    Lucia Wooten
    • Jul 26, 2016
    • 1 min

    Fact or Fiction – it’s SO HOT you can cook an egg on the sidewalk!

    You’ve heard people say, “It’s so hot outside you could fry an egg on the sidewalk!” Is that true? Could you really turn your sidewalk...
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    When Should You Start Swim Lessons?
    Janice Jaicks
    • Jul 12, 2016
    • 3 min

    When Should You Start Swim Lessons?

    It’s a question I get all the time. When should I start swim lessons for my child? There has been controversy over what age to start...
    32 views0 comments
    DYI Spice Blends
    Lucia Wooten
    • Jul 5, 2016
    • 2 min

    DYI Spice Blends

    Here is something we thought you might be interested in! Need to add some spice to your life? So here is a spice blend recipe sheet that...
    25 views0 comments
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