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TESTING FOR RIBBONS

When will my swimmer be tested for their ribbon? At LPB, the teachers assess their...

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HOW LONG WILL THIS TAKE? EXPECTATIONS AND COMMITMENT

It's not uncommon for parents today to want to know when something starts, how long...

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NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN: LESSONS FOR OLDER BEGINNERS

Drowning is the #1 cause of accidental death in children under age 5 in the...

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INSIDE OUR AQUATIC CLASSROOM

The classroom is the center of most children’s learning journeys, and learning to swim is...

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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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UP-FACES

Rhythmic breathing is an important element in the process of swimming. Having good breath control...

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SWIMMING 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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