Adam McGee, Author at Oklahoma City Swim School

TO THE MOTHER OF THE TEARFUL SWIMMER

Through a mother’s eyes, as their child cries, the water becomes a wall. A thought runs through that could be true, what if mine is too small? Unsure and afraid, with breathing delayed, the parent watches on. More doubts flow in, as splashing begins, and hope is slowly withdrawn. But then she notes, as her

OSA: PARENT PERSPECTIVE

Osa: Parent Perspective

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Through Mom’s Eyes: Watching Confidence Grow As I sat down to write this, the only real words I kept thinking were THANK YOU. Thank you for the comfort in knowing that I don’t have to be scared around water anymore, thank you for helping my kids feel confident enough to enjoy their childhood in the

THE DANGERS OF DISTRACTION

Water Safety & Drowning Prevention

Many do not realize that drowning is the leading cause of death for children under the age of 5 years. Many do not realize that drowning does not look or sound the way movies and television portray it. It is not loud and there is not always splashing or arms flailing. A child can slip under

SWIM LESSONS THROUGH A TODDLER’S EYES

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A new toddler at the pool looks about with wide eyes.New sights, new sounds, new people, but why? A teacher stops by and kneels with a smile.Glancing back at the pool, it looks like an ocean to a child. Yet with a soothing voice and steady, gentle handThe child is lead to the water with

MERMAID TAILS: 3 SAFETY TIPS

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Parents and babies in a pool swim lesson

Photo Credit: Mayim Mermaid Academy in Bournemouth, England The popularity of mermaid tails in the last 10 years has inspired many young girls and boys to trade in their human legs for beautiful, long mermaid tails! Such underwater delight can bring hours of fun for the whole family, but in order to keep everyone safe

DROWNING: A FRIEND’S PERSPECTIVE

Water Safety & Drowning Prevention

Written by: Christina Keifer, Office Manager at Oklahoma Swim Academy Never in a million years did I think someone close to me would experience drowning. I’ve worked in the survival swim business for over 4 years. “Water Safety Advocate” is basically tattooed on my forehead. Kidding… sort of. It was just a few weeks ago

THIS TOO SHALL PASS

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While our world seems turned upside down and normalcy seems a thing of the past, it is important to remember that, ‘This too shall pass’. There are a lot of things outside of our control right now and those things we took for granted only days ago have been set aside for a time. Our

OSA: SWIMMING AGAINST THE CURRENT OF COVID-19

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How has Covid-19 impacted your life? Has it changed how and for which items you shop? Has it impacted the places you go and the people you see? Maybe there has been a more direct impact in your life? Out of an abundance of precaution, we know that it has now affected your and your

WHAT IS PARENT-TOT?

Parent-Tot Classes

Why should I enroll in parent-tot classes? At Oklahoma Swim Academy we encourage parents to get their babies in the water as soon as possible. They may not start private lessons right away, but our parent-tot class is a great start! It introduces the water to babies in a fun and involving way, with the

5 FUN THINGS TO DO AT HOME

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We know that being stuck at home can get monotonous and maybe even a little boring for our children. Here are some fun things to do to hopefully cure your boredom and stir craziness! Movie nights can be fun for the whole family, especially if the whole night is themed towards the movie you are

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TO THE MOTHER OF THE TEARFUL SWIMMER

OSA: PARENT PERSPECTIVE

THE DANGERS OF DISTRACTION

SWIM LESSONS THROUGH A TODDLER’S EYES

MERMAID TAILS: 3 SAFETY TIPS

DROWNING: A FRIEND’S PERSPECTIVE

THIS TOO SHALL PASS

OSA: SWIMMING AGAINST THE CURRENT OF COVID-19

WHAT IS PARENT-TOT?

5 FUN THINGS TO DO AT HOME

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