Swim School News – “Between the Lane Lines”
New Achievements in Disability Coach Certification
One with the Water is proud to announce that our head coach and founder Kenneth Rippetoe has achieved a Level Five Disability Coach certification from the American Swimming Coaches Association. Level 5 is the highest certification available and requires years of...
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The Effect of Swimming on Stereotypical Autistic Movement
Over the years here, we’ve repeatedly touted the benefits of swimming lessons for children on the Autism spectrum. including increased positive changes in overall fitness, functional skills, social skills, and aquatic skills. However, we haven’t specifically addressed...
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Elements of a Good Swim Program
Swim season is heading into full bloom all across the country and we here at One with the Water want to remind you of two essential things regarding your child and swim safety. First: Swim lessons matter. Drowning is preventable. Just a refresher. For the past two and...
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Oral Care Resources for Children with Special Needs
Recently we discussed the importance of dental care and choosing a dental provider for children with an Autism diagnosis. The reality, however, is that most children with special needs of all types are at a higher risk for problems and diseases directly related to...
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Stephanie’s Day 2019: Save the date!
We are so excited to announce that we've been invited back to participate in Stephanie's Day 2019, June 8, at the CBS studios in Culver City, CA. If you aren't familiar with Stephanie's Day, you should be! Stephanie’s Day is a resource fair that provides families with...
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Oral Care For Children With Autism
From teething all the way to adult teeth, every parent has to navigate the stages of dental care with their children. However, for parents of children with special needs, the journey is trickier and may seem overwhelming at times. For example, children who may have...
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Partnership with Variety – The Children’s Charity of Southern California
One with the Water is honored and excited to announce we’ve received a grant from Variety - The Children’s Charity of Southern California in order to support our primary mission. At One with the Water, we live to inspire others to do what inspires them. We help to...
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Find Inner Peace in the Pool
Happiness as we know it, more than just being a self-reported state of being, is a brain-wide phenomenon with a range of emotional gradations and neurochemical connections. Marine biologist and renowned author Dr. Wallace J. Nichols wrote an entire book on the benefit...
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3 Ways Swimming Fights Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity as a rising epidemic in America cannot be ignored. According to the CDC, the current rate of childhood obesity in children age 2-19 is 18.5%. ONE IN FIVE. Worse, childhood obesity has far-reaching effects, lasting long into adulthood. Children...
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5 Things Your Mother Never Told You About Swim Lessons
We all know what mom DID tell us about swimming. Don’t swim for 30 minutes after eating (false). You don’t need sunscreen if it’s cloudy (also incorrect). So today, I thought I’d share some things your mom DIDN’T tell you about swim lessons, including the number one...
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