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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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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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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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...
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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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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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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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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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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...
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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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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...
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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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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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