How old does my child need to be to learn to swim?
Learning to swim has so many benefits. Not only does swimming build motor skills, provide numerous health benefits, and improve cognitive function, but it can also reduce your likelihood of drowning by up to 88% in children ages 1 to 4––which makes it a life saving skill. But despite a parent’s desire for their children to learn to swim, a lot of parents wonder what age is appropriate for them to start.
Learning to swim has so many benefits. Not only does swimming build motor skills, provide numerous health benefits, and improve cognitive function, but it can also reduce your likelihood of drowning by up to 88% in children ages 1 to 4––which makes it a life saving skill. But despite a parent’s desire for their children to learn to swim, a lot of parents wonder what age is appropriate for them to start.
Why it is Important for Non-Swimming Parents to Teach Their Children to Swim
It may surprise you to know that a lot of parents who enroll their children in swimming lessons don’t swim themselves. People don’t learn to swim for a number of reasons, including fear, a lack of access to a swimming pool, and cultural differences. We were interested in learning more about this demographic and understanding why it was important for non-swimming parents to team their children to swim. So, we surveyed dozens of Making Waves’ swim parents in April 2023 to find out.
It may surprise you to know that a lot of parents who enroll their children in swimming lessons don’t swim themselves. People don’t learn to swim for a number of reasons, including fear, a lack of access to a swimming pool, and cultural differences. We were interested in learning more about this demographic and understanding why it was important for non-swimming parents to team their children to swim. So, we surveyed dozens of Making Waves’ swim parents in April 2023 to find out.
Purpose in the Pandemic: Our Journey Towards Achieving B Corp Certification
In March 2020, while discussing how to navigate the impending pandemic with other leaders in our industry, Tiernan, our founder, received some unexpected advice: Don’t let a crisis go to waste. ‘Crisis’ took on new significance when COVID-19 forced us to shut our doors. We persevered through three years of rolling closures, policy and regulatory…
In March 2020, while discussing how to navigate the impending pandemic with other leaders in our industry, Tiernan, our founder, received some unexpected advice: Don’t let a crisis go to waste. ‘Crisis’ took on new significance when COVID-19 forced us to shut our doors. We persevered through three years of rolling closures, policy and regulatory…
Staff Spotlight: Our ESG Manager, Jen Stone
As Senior Manager of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) at Making Waves Swim School, Jen brings passion, creativity and an analytical lens to the design and implementation of our operational, sustainability and DEI initiatives. How did you get into Aquatics? I had a near-drowning incident as a child and started swimming lessons shortly after which…
As Senior Manager of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) at Making Waves Swim School, Jen brings passion, creativity and an analytical lens to the design and implementation of our operational, sustainability and DEI initiatives. How did you get into Aquatics? I had a near-drowning incident as a child and started swimming lessons shortly after which…
Swimming Lesson Tips for Beginners
Are you attending swim lessons for the first time with your little one? Whether you’re bringing your 8-month-old or 8-year-old, there are things that our team has learned over the years that can make your child’s first swimming lesson as enjoyable as possible–for both of you!
Are you attending swim lessons for the first time with your little one? Whether you’re bringing your 8-month-old or 8-year-old, there are things that our team has learned over the years that can make your child’s first swimming lesson as enjoyable as possible–for both of you!
Black Lives Matter. We stand with you.
At Making Waves, we stand with the Black community and are fully committed to creating safe spaces for everyone. Black lives matter. We do not tolerate racism or racial harassment of any kind — and we never will. In that spirit, we share this reflection by Tiernan Murphy, our Founder . . . I grew…
At Making Waves, we stand with the Black community and are fully committed to creating safe spaces for everyone. Black lives matter. We do not tolerate racism or racial harassment of any kind — and we never will. In that spirit, we share this reflection by Tiernan Murphy, our Founder . . . I grew…
Love is in the Water: A Making Waves Love Story
Some of the best love stories are the ones that are unexpected. At Making Waves, we were lucky enough to come across a beautiful couple who are happy to share their love story with our families, friends & staff. For this couple, the love was definitely in the water since they both met at Making…
Some of the best love stories are the ones that are unexpected. At Making Waves, we were lucky enough to come across a beautiful couple who are happy to share their love story with our families, friends & staff. For this couple, the love was definitely in the water since they both met at Making…
How Swimming Has Changed Over the Years
Did you know that swimming can be dated back to the Stone Age? Prehistorically, swimming was essential in order to cross rivers and lakes – as indicated in ancient cave paintings from Egypt which depicted swimmers. According to Archaeological and other evidence, it is safe to say that swimming must have been practiced as early…
Did you know that swimming can be dated back to the Stone Age? Prehistorically, swimming was essential in order to cross rivers and lakes – as indicated in ancient cave paintings from Egypt which depicted swimmers. According to Archaeological and other evidence, it is safe to say that swimming must have been practiced as early…
Tiernan Murphy – 12 things I learned in 25 years
In celebration of Making Wave’s 25th anniversary, what a better way to close off the year than sharing the founder of Making Waves, Tiernan Murphy’s, wisdom and insight on what are some of the key things he has learned over the last 25 years. Thank you to our families, staff, and friends for giving us…
In celebration of Making Wave’s 25th anniversary, what a better way to close off the year than sharing the founder of Making Waves, Tiernan Murphy’s, wisdom and insight on what are some of the key things he has learned over the last 25 years. Thank you to our families, staff, and friends for giving us…
Little and Big Waves Learn to Swim Program
With 25 years of experience behind us, coupled with feedback from our swimmers, parents and experienced team, Making Waves is proud to have made enhancements to our Learn to Swim program that will be beneficial for many reasons. With the implementation of our new program we intend to increase pass rates through more small steps…
With 25 years of experience behind us, coupled with feedback from our swimmers, parents and experienced team, Making Waves is proud to have made enhancements to our Learn to Swim program that will be beneficial for many reasons. With the implementation of our new program we intend to increase pass rates through more small steps…