by Betsy Stern | Nov 5, 2019 | uncategorized
Here in Wisconsin, we are faced with VERY long winters. All those hours logged inside breed germs and bacteria, and most kids end up with a bug of some kind before the fresh Spring air makes its appearance (never soon enough!). Parents often grapple with when a child...
by Betsy Stern | Nov 5, 2019 | uncategorized
Here at SwimWest, we just love our swim families, and we work hard to get to know our little swimmers and their families. We love hearing from families about WHY they love swim lessons and WHY they choose to bring their children (and grandchildren!) to SwimWest. Many...
by Betsy Stern | Nov 5, 2019 | uncategorized
We all know gratitude is important – we begin teaching kids to say “thank you” pretty much as soon as they can talk! But teaching gratitude is more than just manners – it’s a way of thinking about your life in a way that improves your...
by Betsy Stern | Oct 8, 2019 | uncategorized
Here at SwimWest we place a high emphasis on creating a fun, engaging atmosphere for our youngest swimmers. We believe that by developing a child’s love and appreciation for water, they will be motivated to work hard and excited to come to swim lessons. Since learning...
by Betsy Stern | Oct 8, 2019 | uncategorized
When we first began swim lessons at SwimWest, my toddler son wanted absolutely nothing to do with goggles. He loved the water and would happily put his face in and blow bubbles but try to put those tight bands around his head and he was NOT having it. Fast forward a...
