INSIDE OUR AQUATIC CLASSROOM
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WIGGLE-BUTTS
Wiggle what? Wiggle-Butt! Engaging kids’ imagination is the easiest way to connect with them. We...
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SWIM LESSONS FOR TEENS
Teenagers are an often-overlooked, but no less important, segment of the learning-to-swim population. As parents,...
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THE PROBLEM WITH PUDDLEJUMPERS
The Problem(s) with Puddle Jumpers ... (and any other floatation device that keeps kids vertical)...
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THE TOOLS WE USE
A look at our teaching toolbox! One thing that sets La Petite Baleen apart from...
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ADVANCED BREATH WORK: BREATHING IN THE STROKES
We work hard to make sure that students are breathing properly throughout the program. In...
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TO BUBBLE OR NOT BUBBLE? BREATH CONTROL BASICS
If you haven't noticed by now, we do things a little differently here at LPB....
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OUR DOS AND DON’TS OF SWIMMING
With more than 40 years in the learn-to-swim world, we have seen it all when...
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LEARNING THROUGH FUN
We strive to make learning to swim fun. Throughout our program, we incorporate fun in...
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TEACHING A CHILD TO SWIM/DO ANYTHING
LPB Swim Mom Michelle Kaye, LCSW has a parenting book out and we have to...
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CRYING AT SWIM LESSONS
Parents often ask us "how much crying is normal in swim lessons?" The answer? There...
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HOW CAN I HELP? A GUIDE FOR SWIM PARENTS
We often get questions from parents about how they can best help their children through...
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THE POWER OF THE PLATEAU
Plateauing is common when it comes to kids learning new skills, but did you know...
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PERSEVERANCE: PLATEAUS AND FEARS
No two things stall progress more than fear and plateauing, and both are incredibly common....
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TEACHER TRAINING AND BEYOND
You may have noticed signs around our schools advertising free lessons for certain level students....
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SMART KIDS SWIM IN SCHOOLS
When school starts, getting into a new routine can be challenging, and we see the...
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FAQ: INFANT SWIM PROGRAM
We’re often told that we’re never too old to learn, but at LPB, we believe...
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DRESS FOR SWIM SUCCESS
Anyone who shops at Target can tell you that there are easily 341 different options...
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AAP SWIMMING LESSON GUIDELINES
Each Summer we always see a wave of new students, many of whom come from...
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SUMMER SAFETY WEEK AT LA PETITE BALEEN
For over 40 years, La Petite Baleen has taken safety around water very seriously. We...
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ADVANCED BREATHING TECHNIQUES
One thing that sets LPB apart from pretty much every other swim school and learn-to-swim...
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UP-FACE 101
At La Petite Baleen, our curriculum is as much about child development as it is...
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HOW MUCH CRYING IS NORMAL?
Parents often ask us “how much crying is normal in swim lessons?” The answer? There...
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SAFETY BEHIND THE SCENES! HOW WE CARE FOR OUR POOLS
We take safety seriously at LPB. We have safety skills built into each level of...
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TEACHER CHANGE? IT COULD BE A GOOD THING!
The student/teacher bond is one of the most powerful relationships in existence. At LPB, we...
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GET YOUR SWIM ON
We take the concept of year-round swimming seriously at La Petite Baleen. Over the past...
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SWIM EARLY AND OFTEN
Since our very first baby class in 1979, LPB has paved the way for infant...
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FINS AS A LEARNING TOOL
Fins are an important learning tool when learning to swim, especially for small children. It's...
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WHO’S WHO AT THE POOL?
ONE OF OUR CORE VALUES AT LA PETITE BALEEN IS “IT TAKES A POD” BUT...
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GETTING (AND STAYING) IN THE GROOVE
When founders John Kolbisen and Irene Madrid designed LPB’s curriculum, they knew that one of...
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SUMMER ONLY VS. YEAR-ROUND LESSONS
Each summer we always see a wave of new students, many of which come from...
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