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Let’s Change the Statistics.
“Unpopular”, “sad”, “lonely”, “nervous”, “feeling sick”, “powerless”, “scared” and “alone”. These words should never be associated with being a child; and yet, these are the words that describe how a lot of our children feel on a daily basis from being bullied. Statistics vary, but it is estimated that 1 in 10 students will experience..
read moreCan the Cold Give You a Cold?
Every year during the colder months, we get questions from concerned parents about the temperature of the water and air at our indoor pools. Because it gets chilly (even here in Arizona), parents get concerned about their children’s health. Although winter time also happens to be cold and flu season, being cold is not the..
read moreSleep & Your Preschooler
by Steven Dowshen, MD (kidshealth.org) Establishing a Bedtime Routine Preschoolers sleep about 10 to 12 hours during each 24-hour period, but there’s no need to be rigid about which 10 to 12 hours these are. The most important thing is to help kids develop good habits for getting to sleep. A bedtime routine is a..
read moreAugust’s Drowning Prevention Campaign Kick-Off
by David Rookhuyzen – Aug. 1, 2012 09:42 PM The Republic | azcentral.com At the height of the summer swim season, Phoenix Children’s Hospital will take the next 31 days to remind everyone of the consequences of leaving children unattended near water. The hospital kicked off its ninth annual Drowning Impact Awareness Month with a..
read moreSwimmer Spotlight: Ethan
I just love this video that Ethan’s family made of him in their backyard pool. It is so cool and so fun! My friend Jake, Ethan’s step-dad, made the video and shared it with me. When he was interviewing him in his chair eating breakfast he realized that Ethan had his Waterworks On Wheels tee..
read moreHow to Establish Healthy Exercise Routines in Children
by Maggie McCormick via ModernMom.com The American Heart Association recommends 60 minutes of daily physical activity for children. This does not have to be all at the same time — you can split it up into several sessions. Children aren’t likely to follow a typical adult’s exercise schedule. Instead, you should look for activities that..
read moreBreaking Down the Freestyle
by Elizabeth Dohm – Waterworks On Wheels Instructor & Office Assistant At Waterworks On Wheels, we offer lessons for children who are non-swimmers, those who can swim and want prepare for swim team, and every level in between. While we do not have a competitive swim team, we do offer our competitive swimming class which..
read moreJust a Spoonful of…Swimming!
If you’ve paid for swimming lessons, keeping your child out for a lesson due to a cold is sometimes a tough call. You know your child best, and if he or she should be bundled up in bed with a bowl of chicken soup – you’re the expert! However, we can offer a few pointers..
read moreSet ‘Em Up for Success
One of the biggest issues we encounter each year with swim lesson scheduling is that parents often wait until the warmer months to get their children started. While it does make sense that we’re not thinking about swimsuits, beach vacations or days at the water park in January, waiting until March or April to introduce..
read moreThe Top Five Beverage Choices for Swimmers
by Chris Rosenbloom, PhD, RD, CSSD via usaswimming.org After 30 minutes of swimming, dehydration can occur. Environmental factors contribute to a swimmer’s dehydration—warm water temperature and warm, humid air around the pool can increase the need for fluids. The National Association of Athletic Trainers recommends drinking about 2 cups (16 ounces) of water 2 to..
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