Swim School News – “Between the Lane Lines”
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...
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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...
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Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices in Quarantine
I've seen a lot of memes over the last two months lamenting what it will be like to put on regular pants once quarantine is over - and if that will even be possible! But quarantine doesn't have to be an excuse to make unhealthy choices and gain weight. And obsessing...
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Maintaining Growth Mindset in Quarantine
“We are living in unprecedented times.” How many times have we heard that over the last two months? I think I’ve even said it here on the blog. It’s going on fifty-plus days of quarantine and while states are slowly lifting restrictions at varying levels, it’s worth...
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Upholding the Individuals With Disabilities Act
As an organization with a unique focus on serving children and families with special needs, we do our best to be aware of significant issues happening in the community. COVID-19 continues to dictate our day to day in an unprecedented manner. Schooling at home carries...
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Cycling Through Quarantine
We are diving back into exercising through the pandemic! With public pools and local beaches still closed across Los Angeles and much of the rest of the country, we are sharing other ways you can benefit from regular aerobic exercise without access to a pool. Our...
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One with the Water Awarded New Kiwanis Club Grant
One with the Water, a nonprofit swim school dedicated to providing access to the lifesaving skill of swimming to everyone, especially children and adults with high risk, high needs, and limited resources, is honored and pleased to announce they’ve been awarded a...
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Maintaining Mental Health During the Covid-19 Crisis
Over the last thirty days, our world has changed on a fundamental level. What once was our regular routine has, for most of us, been distilled down to the four walls of our residence. Combined, of course, with occasional trips to the grocery store to resupply. If you...
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Swimming Through Dyslexia
I thought I was just stupid. I grew up the majority of my life thinking I was just stupid. I had an immense amount of trouble reading, writing, and doing math for most of my elementary school years. I would struggle in the classroom to the point where I could not keep...
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Water Safety and Teens: 7 Ways to Keep Them Safe
We’ve trumpeted the lifesaving nature of swim lessons for young children and toddlers time and again, but keeping your teen safe in the water is just as important. In fact, for all ages under 85, young people between the ages of 15 and 24 have the...
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