The Best Activities for Kids With ADHD
Just 30 minutes of exercise can boost attention and mood, and these activities are perfect for kids managing ADHD.
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7 Pre-Swim Warm-Up Movements
Think you don't need to warmup before you jump in the pool? Wrong. These stretches will prepare your body for any stroke.
By Nikki Chavanelle
Swimming Workouts
Active.com's collection of swimming workouts, including sets for distance, sprint, beginners, triathletes and more.
7 Benefits of Summer Swim Team for Kids
Get ready to sign your kid up for summer swim league for these seven physical, mental and emotional benefits.
By Beth Swanson
5 Things to Know Before Getting Your Child into Competitive Swimming
Before you decide to advance your child from swim lessons to competition, here are five things you should know.
By Melissa Flandreau
Why I Made My Kids Take Swim Lessons
Read how a close call made one mom decide to make swim lessons mandatory for her children.
By Meredith Bland
The YMCA’s Fight Against Preventable Drownings
The YMCA will provide more than 18,000 swim lesson scholarships to children through their Safety Around Water program.
By Scott Brown
Swimming Techniques for Kids
Help your little swimmer improve in the pool by learning basic swimming strokes and techniques.
By Jen Retter
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