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Swimming Props and Toys for Kids

When your kids aren’t participating in formal swimming lessons, there are a few props and toys that can bring water safety and fun to the forefront of every session at the pool. Read on to find out more about why swimming props are used and which ones are best for your little fishes at home. […]

What to Expect at Your Child’s First Swim Lesson

 Signing your child up for their first swim lessons is an exciting time! Swimming is not only great exercise but it is also the start of a lifelong water safety skill for your child to have. Trying something new can be stressful for both parent and child, so here is the skinny on everything you […]

Tackling Separation Anxiety During Swim Lessons

Separation anxiety is part of a parent’s life, especially if you have young toddlers or infants. While it is usually a passing phase, there are times in your child’s life when you really do need to separate from them. During formal swim lessons is one of those times. Although this is not true for any […]

7 Common Household Drowning Risks You Need To Know About

One inch. One inch of water is all that it takes for a child to drown. One inch of water may not seem like a lot – it’s about the height of a quarter – but it can be fatal to a curious infant or toddler. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths […]

How To Plan a Fantastic Kids Pool Party

Indoor pool parties are a perfect way to celebrate your child’s birthday party. One great thing about having a party indoors is that it’s weatherproof! No matter what the weather is outside, it’s always perfect inside for a pool party. To help you make the event a hit, we’ve got seven tips for planning the […]

When to Start Swimming Lessons for Kids

Swimming is a great skill to have, especially for young children who are raised around water, whether it’s in a backyard pool or in a nearby lake or ocean. That said, all children benefit from lessons. Read on to find out how they benefit and when to start swimming lessons for kids. What do the […]

Swim Lessons Combine Safety and Bonding

A group of mothers holding their children in the pool as they learn to swim

At Emler Swim School, we teach “Safety With A Splash Of Love” – and we focus on the safety aspect first because it’s we believe it’s important for all parents and guardians make sure their child learns to swim from a young age. We also want parents to know how much love comes from swim […]

Rewarding Kids vs Bribing Kids: What’s The Difference?

A father high fiving his daughter in the pool

Rewarding Kids vs Bribing Kids: What’s The Difference? Parenting is a full-time job, and there’s no such thing as a consensus on the right or wrong way to do it. There are thousands of books and articles out there, but at the end of the day, you have to do what’s right for your child. […]

6 Things You Need To Know About Swim Diapers

Baby laughing and kicking in the pool as a parent lifts them up

6 Things You Need To Know About Swim Diapers When you have a baby, your life basically revolves around diapers. There are so many different kinds of diapers on the market, and it’s a lot of trial and error finding what works best. Just when you thought you had it figured out – swim diapers are […]

10 Tips to Create a Positive Sports Environment for Your Child

A boy jumps into the indoor pool at Emler's Frisco swim school location

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, and […]

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