Floating and Buoyancy are key to learning to swim. With Back floating specifically being an important safety skill as well.
However developmentally, once kids start to sit up and become mobile (usually around 4-7 months) they no longer enjoy being on their backs as much.
This is where they may resist during ... Read More
News
Learning to swim should be a relaxing and enjoyable experience for kids. However during different developmental times babies become unsettled.
There are a number of reasons kids become fussy in the pool.
* Tired
* Cold
* Hungry
* Teething
* Developmental Leap
* Unwell
* Having a bad day
* Feeling out of control
During these times it is ... Read More
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
When it comes to teaching kids to swim, repetition is everything. Our classes are designed to help give parents the tools to teach their kids.One of the questions we are often asked by parents is 'Can I do these things when I am not here with you guys?' ... Read More
We want the learning to swim experience to be as enjoyable and trauma free for our kids as possible. This starts with teaching the kids to hold their breath and learn to respond to our trigger words in a way that is playful, but practical.
Conditioning is a great way to ... Read More
As the cold mornings make it harder to get up we often hear parents say they are thinking about stopping swimming for a term. (Ouch!) This is not always the best course for the kids and here are some reasons it is important to keep your bub swimming through the winter...
CONTINUATION ... Read More
A little known fact is that some health care funds offer a rebate on approved Health Management Programs. There are two known to us and who we are providers for (Bupa and HCF) and rebates vary from $100 to a whopping $400 per year if you had 2 kids for ... Read More
We are very excited to announce that we have a new pool opening soon on the north shore! There's heaps more information to tell you as our roll out progresses but we hope to be up and running by July 2016 so to register interest, just send us an email!
It truly is amazing what you can find on the web! Here's a little pearl of wisdom from a Dr Anna Kaplan of Everyday Family who writes:
"Children cannot learn actual swimming until they are at least four to five years of age. There have been very few studies on younger ... Read More
Many of you will be eagerly looking forward to the summer holidays and swimming with baby, perhaps going overseas or enjoying a good old Aussie summer by the beach or back yard pool. We get asked a lot about flotation devices and we are happy to share our opinion with ... Read More
- Missed out on previous shoots?
- Fancy getting a sibling or group shot?
Well, our next underwater photo shoot will be held at our Kogarah pool on Saturday 4th July. We'll get cracking at 09.00am and run until lunchtime. Remember it's free to attend and you only purchase product if desired.
The photo viewing ... Read More
Recent News
15
Feb
Awesome 30 second explainer!
Source: Sydney Morning Herald 14/2/2024
Cryptosporidiosis is commonly caught when swimming in water infected with the Cryptosporidium parasite.
Health Protection NSW head Dr Jeremy McAnulty said ...
28
Feb
If NSW Health have relaxed nearly all their restrictions, why can't Duck and Dive?
Well, we like to do things "Duck and Dive style" which is ...
Why Choose Duck & Dive?
There are many swim lesson providers for babies and toddlers all over the city, offering different programs. Many other programs are based on water familiarity and building confidence through song and rhyme. At the Duck and Dive baby swim school we go beyond these basic stages, as we recognise the importance of survival skills and aim to nurture a lifelong love of the water…
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