Laurie Lawrence is teaching my kids to swim. He can teach yours too!

My children are a bit scared of swimming. They don’t love the water and they’re extremely cautious around the pool. They hate getting their heads wet. And, you know what? So do I. So, with me as a role model, it is no wonder they lack confidence. I lack confidence too. I also feel like […]
How to teach your baby to swim

Teaching learn-to-swim to any age group follows certain basic principles. They include water familiarisation, breath control, submersion, free floating, propulsion and breathing. It is important that these learn-to-swim principles are followed meticulously to maximise results. Trying to force or hurry the learn-to-swim process will result in poor swimming skills. So when can you start the […]
Don’t let your kid’s swimming skills drown in winter

Drowning is the number one cause of accidental deaths in Australian kids aged 0-4. If drowning doesn’t take a break – even in winter – why would you?
5 tips for choosing the best swim school for your child

There are literally hundreds of swim schools across Australia that parents can choose from to introduce their child to the wonderful world of swimming – but how do you choose the one that’s right for you?