DOS AND DON’TS OF SWIMMING
With more than 40 years in the learn-to-swim world, LPB has seen it all when...
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LEARNING THROUGH FUN
At La Petite Baleen, we strive to make learning fun. Throughout our program, we incorporate...
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Teaching a Child How 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
At La Petite Baleen, We often get questions from parents about how they can best...
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AIRFLOW AT LPB
We have always believed that providing our LPB Swim Families with a safe, sterile, and...
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THE POWER OF THE PLATEAU
We’ve shared in the past that Plateauing is common when it comes to kids learning...
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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
June 11, 2019 Anyone who shops at Target can tell you that there are easily...
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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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40 YEARS OF HAPPY SPLASHING!
On April 15, 2019, La Petite Baleen celebrated 40 years of teaching swimming lessons! The...
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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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SUMMER SAFETY WEEK AT LPB
For more than 40 years, La Petite Baleen has taken safety around water very seriously....
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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
April 10, 2018 Since our very first baby class in 1979, LPB has paved the...
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WINTER SKINCARE & VACATION SWIM TIPS
March 6, 2018 Spring may be just around the corner, but Mother Nature would like...
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WHY DO THEY DO THAT? FINS AND GOGGLES
February 5, 2018 If you've ever wondered about why we use fins and goggles at...
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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
October 10, 2017 When founders John Kolbisen and Irene Madrid designed LPB’s curriculum, they knew...
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SUMMER ONLY VS. YEAR-ROUND LESSONS
Summer is upon us! This time of year, we always see a wave of new...
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LPB BEGINNINGS
On April 15, 1979 La Petite Baleen swim school opened in the backyard of Irene...
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COMPASSION IN SWIMMING LESSONS
At La Petite Baleen, our teachers stay focused on our curriculum mantra: Pace, Pattern, Compassion,...
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Things to Know About Swimmer’s Ear
One of the most common questions we receive is about ear infections and tubes, and...
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WHY DO THEY DO THAT!?
La Petite Baleen has been teaching young children to swim for over 40 years. We're...
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