A Water Park Survival Guide
Water Park Safety Tips for Families When the summer heat is on and kids have endless energy, a water park day can feel like the perfect plan. Done right, it’s a win for everyone, fresh air, big smiles, and kids who actually sleep that night. But water parks can also feel overwhelming, especially with younger […]
Why Your Children Should Learn to Swim with Clothes On
Why Kids Should Practice Swimming in Clothes Many childhood drownings happen unexpectedly, often when a child falls into the water fully clothed. Everyday clothing becomes heavy when wet, restricting movement and making it much harder to stay afloat or reach safety. That’s why well-rounded swim instruction includes practicing skills in clothes, not just swimsuits. While […]
Mom, You Can’t Control Everything – But This You Can
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 […]
Updated Recommendations on Water Safety
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 […]
Dry Land Drowning is real. Would you notice the signs?
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/
Drowning is never dry: Two ER doctors explain the real swimming danger kids face
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 […]
Year-Round Lessons Are Best
Why Year Round Lessons? No matter what the weather is like outside…it’s always summertime at Emler Swim School. Our pool rooms are a constant 80° and the water is heated to a tropical 90°. For this reason, most of our families attend swim lessons year-round. Educators agree that new skills are better retained with this […]
Never Too Late to Learn to Swim
Gilma Avalos, reporter for CBS DFW, visited Emler Swim School of Fort Worth on July 18 to develop a story about adult swim lessons and the importance of learning to swim, even as an adult. The station aired her report on September 4. Thanks so much to our customers and past swimmers who worked with […]
KVUE ABC in Austin – “Take This Job”
Huge thanks to Erika Lopez, meteorologist at KVUE ABC in Austin, for visiting Emler Swim School of Austin-Anderson Mill! Each week KVUE presents their “Take This Job” segment and recently selected Emler to highlight the role of swim teacher at Emler.
Jan Emler Joins Radio Show to Promote Water Safety
Jan Emler joined Lezlee Liljenberg – host of Talk Live with Lezlee – on the Blue Bowl stream from Fishbowl Radio Network on May 16. Jan had a chance to join Lilijenberg on her two hour radio program to talk about water safety, the goals of the Lone Star Lifesaver organization, and the advantages of […]
