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As a former child myself, I have strong memories of curling up with my parents before bed and reading a good book. A great read as your nightly routine is a beautiful time to slow down and bond with your children. As our children get older and have more activities, it seems the busyness takes

At Oklahoma Swim Academy, we strive to keep our swimmers safe all year round. Our safety mission does not end when our students walk out of our doors. Water safety in the winter is often overlooked, but can prove to be very dangerous. Without the proper precautions in place, tragedy can strike at any time.

When people think of swim lessons they think of a fun kid’s activity, much like gymnastics, tee ball, or karate. The truth is, swim schools do not specialize in recreation; what we really offer is insurance.  Parents are investing in so much more than splashes and smiles; they are investing in a safeguard that can

“15 minutes?!  Your swim lessons are only 15 minutes?!”  This is a reaction that we have heard from a few families new to the Oklahoma Swim Academy program through the years and we wanted to take time to explain the ‘why’ behind it.  We promise the reason behind the shorter format is not to make your drive less worthwhile,

It is finally the new year. So, what now? The holidays are over and it seems like a laborious stretch until the next break. After all the stress of the holidays, it is sometimes difficult to picture a whole new year looming ahead of you. We get it. To make the new year seem more

As a child, I was incredibly confident around water. I had no fears, feeling like I was always safe and constantly protected. I had the good fortune of all of my babysitters being lifeguards at the pool. I had complete confidence that they would get me when I jumped into the deep end and would

In the day and age of smartphones and apps, it is hard to ensure your children are using technology in a wholesome way.  We are constantly trying to navigate the flood of new technology, applications, and games. We often hear from other parents or studies that if you let your children play mind-numbing games, they

Spring Break has snuck up on us and you have not made any plans. What are you going to do for a full week with the kids out of school? Don’t worry! We have already done the research for you. Here is a list of 5 things to do on your last minute staycation! Hopefully

Are you sending your child to the pool fully protected? Or do you entrust your child’s life to floaties? Drowning is the #1 cause of death in children ages 1 – 4 years. It claims more lives each year than illnesses or motor vehicle accidents.  Water Safety should be our biggest concern as parents of