Swim School News – “Between the Lane Lines”
Important Update to the CA Self Determination Program
Happy New Year from One with the Water! Part of our goal here is to help our clients maximize the resources available to them to be physically, mentally, and emotionally the healthiest person they can be. To that end, we wanted to highlight some new information on the...
Swimming and Autism: Does it really make a difference?
Christmas is coming, and as we pivot more towards investing in time and experiences with our children, we'd love to suggest swimming lessons for kids, especially children on the autism spectrum. I know we've talked at length here on the blog about the benefits, but...
Water Safety Refresher
Whether you have a home pool, hot tub, or you’re at the beach, ocean, lake, river or stream, or even in the bathtub, water is water and drowning can happen! SO.... As we dive into the summer, here are some important reminders! BE WATER COMPETENT! Know your...
Swimming Readiness Tips for Babies and Toddlers
Bathtub Fun From the first bath, the bathtub is an excellent opportunity to prepare a child for swimming! Never leave a child unattended in the bath, of course! But make bath time FUN and a BEAUTIFUL LEARNING EXPERIENCE! Play in the bath mostly before any soap or...
Reasons To Swim: This Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Listen, we talk a lot about nutrition on here, and healthy food choices to go in concert with your active lifestyle. But sometimes, you just need a chocolate chip cookie. So I present to you the last chocolate chip cookie recipe you'll ever need plus a few extra...
Project Elle Revisited: Prosthetic Swimming Leg
While the pandemic created a unique Olympic moment for 2020, the preparation for the Games is still in full swing. In honor of the 2020(1) Paralympic Games, we’d like to highlight a project One with the Water® and Coach Kenneth previously partnered on with...
Swimming and Pregnancy: Yay or Nay?
The health benefits of swimming are extensively documented for individuals of all shapes, abilities, and ages. But what about pregnancy? What impact can swimming during pregnancy have on the health and well-being of mother and baby? Health Benefits of Swimming Let’s...
Update on Public Pools: Los Angeles County
Parts of the country are opening up in waves, and summer temps are setting in. We here at One with the Water are providing you a quick update on the pools, parks, and beaches in LA County and the surrounding areas. In May, Los Angeles County announced a new safer at...
Safe Swimming in Natural Bodies of Water
With the COVID-19 crisis in full swing, many of us are turning to state parks, lakes, and of course, the ocean to return to the water. With that in mind, let’s do a quick refresher on safe swimming in natural bodies of water. Safe Swimming in Natural Bodies of Water...
What are the qualities of a good coach?
Google "fitness coach near me" and prepare to be overwhelmed by the results. If the definition of a coach is to train or teach an individual in a particular skill, then anyone can slap a label on and call themselves a coach. But what makes a good coach? What are the...