Written by: Christina Keifer, Office Manager at Oklahoma Swim Academy Never in a million years did I think someone close to me would experience drowning. I’ve worked in the survival swim business for over 4 years.  “Water Safety Advocate” is basically tattooed on my forehead. Kidding… sort of.  It was just a few weeks ago  Read More

Photo Credit: Mayim Mermaid Academy in Bournemouth, England The popularity of mermaid tails in the last 10 years has inspired many young girls and boys to trade in their human legs for beautiful, long mermaid tails! Such underwater delight can bring hours of fun for the whole family, but in order to keep everyone safe  Read More

A new toddler at the pool looks about with wide eyes.New sights, new sounds, new people, but why? A teacher stops by and kneels with a smile.Glancing back at the pool, it looks like an ocean to a child. Yet with a soothing voice and steady, gentle handThe child is lead to the water with  Read More

Many do not realize that drowning is the leading cause of death for children under the age of 5 years.  Many do not realize that drowning does not look or sound the way movies and television portray it.  It is not loud and there is not always splashing or arms flailing. A child can slip under  Read More

Through Mom’s Eyes: Watching Confidence Grow As I sat down to write this, the only real words I kept thinking were THANK YOU. Thank you for the comfort in knowing that I don’t have to be scared around water anymore, thank you for helping my kids feel confident enough to enjoy their childhood in the  Read More

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