by Betsy Stern | Jul 3, 2020 | uncategorized
Save Summer, Join Swim & Gym Summer Camp! Summer: Day 28 Real Feel: Day 4,358,090 Seriously y’all. I LOVE summer. It is something us Wisconsinites look forward to ALL winter long….but Summer 2020 comes with its obvious limitations, making parenting a whole new...
by Betsy Stern | Mar 7, 2020 | uncategorized
Meet Silas, an adorable 2nd grader, and his favorite swim teacher, Caitlin! Caitlin has lived in the Madison area for over 20 years, and her enthusiasm and passion for kids shows every day. She and Silas have a special bond and have been swimming together at SwimWest...
by Betsy Stern | Mar 7, 2020 | uncategorized
If your kids are anything like mine, snacks are a staple of every morning, afternoon and evening (and sometimes X100). What’s tricky is making sure those extra in-between-meal foods are healthy and nutritious, without being a pain to prepare. In honor of National...
by Betsy Stern | Mar 7, 2020 | uncategorized
Read Across America was started in 1997 as a way to encourage a love of literacy in children. While many people know March 2 is Dr. Seuss’s birthday, did you know March celebrates “Love of Reading” all month long? In the same way Football hosts pep rallies, March is...
by Betsy Stern | Mar 7, 2020 | uncategorized
As Spring Break approaches (YAY!) and the beach, pool or tropical locale beckons, it’s the perfect time for a refresher course on Water Safety. When you’re in a new or strange environment, you may not be quite as aware of your surroundings as usual, and letting your...