Create a Positive Sports Environment for Your Child As children grow up and develop new skills, it’s an important time for them to try out new activities that help build their strength and character. Sports are a great way for kids to meet new people, try new things, step out of their comfort zone,… Read more
Our lifeguards are the guardians who make sure our pools and swimmers are always safe. Throughout the summer they see so many children who learn to love the water in our pools. We asked some of our incredible lifeguards to recall some of their favorite moments from the summer and water safety tips. … Read more
What You Need to Know to Stay Safe While Swimming in the Ocean Family travels to the beach & lake are full of excitement and create lifelong memories. It’s quite easy to get caught up in the moment and forget simple safety tips that will help keep your family safe. Water doesn’t discriminate – and… Read more
You Don’t Need Sunscreen at Emler – But You Do Everywhere Else School is starting soon, and your family is probably trying to squeeze out a few more sun-filled, fun-filled outings before it’s too late. But even as summer draws to a close, it’s always important to stay vigilant against the sun’s damaging rays…. Read more
When the summer sun is beating down on you and your kids have entirely too much pent-up energy, there may be no better prescription than a family day at the water park. Master the scene correctly, and you’ll make some memories – plus you’ll wear the kiddos out and guarantee a good night’s sleep. But… Read more
Many drownings happen when kids fall into the water while wearing clothes, which weigh them down, making it even harder for them to stay above the surface. That’s why it’s so important for kids to have swim lessons where they practice swimming in their diapers, clothes, and shoes. It might seem strange for a… Read more
Mom, we get it. Managing the never-ending lists of to-dos and taking the reigns on everything is a challenge. We also know that you seek to do everything right. Truth is, even the super mamas can’t control it all. However, believe it or not, there is one thing you can 100% control, and that’s enrolling… Read more
As water safety experts, we want to ensure you have the latest information on water safety to prevent drowning in children. Trusted sources such as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the United States Swim School Association (USSSA) recently published updates that we encourage all parents to read and understand. Click here to read… Read more
Did you know drowning symptoms can continue hours after leaving water and cause injury, or even death? This website developed by Cook Children’s Hospital is highly educational on the subject of Dry Land Drowning. Something every parent should read. https://www.notoutofthewater.com/
For years, always beginning in the spring, reports of “dry drowning” have appeared. Last year, when the death of a young child in Texas was attributed to “dry drowning,” the resulting accounts spread significant fear among parents. Social media, in particular, spread tales of healthy children who suddenly developed respiratory emergencies or even died without… Read more
