Parent Involvement in Swim Lessons & How to Support Your Baby in Infant Survival Swim (ISS)
Why Parent Involvement in Infant Survival Swim Matters Parent involvement in swim lessons plays a critical role in helping children build confidence, safety skills, and long-term success in the water. When parents search for swim lessons, they often focus on one question: “Will my child learn how to swim?” But with Infant Survival Swim (ISS), […]
The Reality of Drowning: What Every Parent Needs to Know (And How ISS Is Changing the Outcome)
Drowning Doesn’t Look Like You Think When most people picture drowning, they imagine splashing, yelling, and obvious distress. The truth? Drowning is silent. Drowning is fast. And it often happens when adults are nearby. At Little Fins Swim School—and through our Infant Survival Swim (ISS) program—we spend every day educating families on what drowning really […]
Little Fins Swim School Partners with Stop Drowning Now to Expand Water Safety Education Across Southern Colorado
At Little Fins Swim School, our mission has always been bigger than teaching children how to swim. Our goal is to help eliminate childhood drowning through education, awareness, and life-saving swim instruction. Today, we are proud to announce an exciting new partnership. Little Fins Swim School is now an official member of Stop Drowning Now, […]
Why Swim Lessons Should Push Kids Beyond Comfort
Colorado Springs Swim School Believes Growth Happens Outside a Child’s Comfort Zone By Kory Skalsky, Infant Survival Swim Certified, Lead Instructor Colorado Springs, CO As a Lead Instructor and Infant Survival Swim–certified coach at Little Fins Swim School in Colorado Springs, I’ve walked thousands of children through one of the most important milestones of their […]
How Do I Know If My Child Is Ready for Swim Lessons?
An Expert Guide for Parents in Colorado Springs The Question Every Parent Asks One of the most common questions we hear at Little Fins Swim School is: “How do I know if my child is ready for swim lessons?” It’s a thoughtful question — and the right one to ask. Most parents assume readiness starts […]
What Is Infant Survival Swim (ISS)?
Infant Survival Swim (ISS) is a water safety approach that teaches infants and young children how to independently survive and self-rescue in the water. Rather than focusing first on swim strokes or recreational skills, ISS prioritizes: Breath control Back floating Swim-float-swim sequencing Self-regulation Reaching an exit safely At Little Fins Swim School in Colorado Springs, […]
