While February may seem like a long way off from summer, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your children’s skill set especially if t...

EARS Getting ears comfortable in the water is surprisingly impactful! We usually target getting the eyes wet and blowing bubbles first, b...

Who Cares? Why Is My Child So Afraid? Why is getting your face wet so important? Safety! In case of an emergency, your child needs to know...

Strengthening: Negotiating the water requires your child to use all of his/her muscles. Your child’s core, arms and legs, will become str...

A great way to capitalize on the nice weather, stimulate the senses, and strengthen the trunk and upper body is to spend time outside gar...

School Visits If your child is having difficulty in school – with circle time, attention, behavior, playing the daily routine, etc. – a s...

Start the Summer with a Splash: Water play is both fun and beneficial for your child. Water is naturally resistive, which makes it so gre...

Now that the school year is coming to an end, camp is on the horizon. For your child that means a long, tiring day of camp and often a lo...

COORDINATION GAMES FOR EVERY AGE These days the warm weather keeps us outside longer. Whether you’re at a playground or playing in your ow...

Swimming season is here! As you stock your pool with toys, keep in mind that the pool is a great place for developing your child’s streng...

Here are some activities that are perfect for the outdoors. Some require the added space that can be found outside and others may be a bi...

Whether this is your child’s first summer at sleep away camp, or he/she is a veteran camper, the transition from home to camp can be inti...

It is amazing how many sensory opportunities for heightening body awareness arise before, during and after pool time. I discover more eve...

In lieu of sitting indoors watching TV and playing video games, take advantage of the finally perfect spring weather and get moving with ...

In my 22 years as a lifeguard, most rescues I have made were of children within a few feet of a parent, or even holding their hand! So, b...

Now that the weather is warm, I find that I am spending as many afternoons as possible outdoors with my children. One of their favorite p...