From Swim Mom to Scilly Swimmer
How did one of my fellow Southern California swim moms find herself 35 miles off the coast of Cornwall, UK, swimming 15K and walking 10K through the Isles of Scilly?
I Am A Swam Mom
As of this morning, I am no longer a swim mom. I know it seems trivial to say. How can something my children do identify me so much? But here I sit, with alligator tears in my eyes, knowing I will never watch my children swim another competitive race again. It’s killing me.
What We Can Learn from Sam Darnold’s Parents
Although most of us do not have children with Sam’s natural talent, we can learn a lot from how his parents let him be a kid.
SwimMom Musings: Crazy Love
To become a leader in this sport and to inspire others to pursue the dream, swimming needs athletes with a “Crazy Love.”
6 Things Parents Like to Do at Meets
Some parents love meets, while others not so much. Here’s are six ways to get more enjoyment out of swim meets.
Why Swimmers (and Parents) Should Take A Break
Hopefully your kids have time off between school and the pool, but even if they don’t, the time off from swimming will make their first school days easier.
Where Did All the Parent Volunteers Go?
There’s been a downward trend in volunteerism the past decade. Each year we have fewer and fewer parents stepping up to help youth sports, schools or other community programs.
SwimMom Musings: The Real Legacy of Michael Phelps and Why it Matters
Seems like everyone wants to speculate that Michael Phelps will return to competition and again go for Olympic gold.
Why kids should go on travel trips
Not every team offers travel trips, but if yours does, your kids will benefit from them. Team travel means swimmers travel to a meet or other activity that is planned or supervised by the team or LSC—without mom and dad driving and staying with their kids.
SwimMom Musings: A College Dream Team
While it is nice to win NCAA titles, sweep championships and demolish records, the things that matter in the college experience run deeper and will you change you forever.
Swim Mom: Three Reasons Why Kids Need Morning Practice
In addition to improving their swimming, here are three ways kids benefit with morning practice.
10 Things That Make a Swim Meet Great
For parents who drive to meets to watch for countless hours, what makes some meets stand out from others? Why are some meets more fun?
How Can Parents Encourage a Mindset of a Champion?
Here are a few tips about encouraging a growth mindset in our kids.
12 Hints You Might Be a Hovering, Helicopter Swim Parent
Here are 12 things we may do around the pool our kids should take over as they grow. Some we should never do.
SwimMom Musings: Coaches Who Shine and Those Who Don’t
If you’ve been in this sport long enough every swimmer has had their share of the best, worst. and those in the middle. Sometimes swimmers don’t even realize what they have until they are gone.
