Planning a Pool Party? Do This One Thing to Keep Your Kids Safe
Published: Mon, 04/01/19
A parent of one of my students told me about a 2-year-old who drowned at a pool party a few years back which made me think that it's time to remind…
Tessa Rhodes
Water Safety Newsletter. Includes blog post updates.
(Video) Tips and Tricks to Motivate the Scared Child to Float
Published: Thu, 03/14/19
Do you hate the time change as much as I do? It takes me a week to recover. "I'm so tired. Tired of playing the game." (Blazing Saddles reference)…
Do You Know How Little Water It Takes to Drown?
Published: Mon, 02/25/19
Something happened here in the desert just a couple of weeks ago that inspired me to remind you of just how little water it takes to drown. An…
How to Teach Assisted Floating (Video)
Published: Tue, 02/05/19
Wow! It's been very wet here lately. In my eight years of living here in the desert, I don't think I've seen this much rain. Unfortunately, it flooded…
No Child Is 100% Water Safe (Pic)
Published: Mon, 01/14/19
I hope you had a wonderful holiday and maybe you even had a chance to rest. I had some much-needed downtime, but now it's a new year and time to get…
Happy Holidays!
Published: Fri, 12/21/18
Photo by rawpi el on Unsplash Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Holiday season and a peaceful and prosperous New Year. If your kids are…
Look Who's Not Afraid of Water on His Face Anymore! (Short Video)
Published: Tue, 12/11/18
Student Spotlight Remember Abram from about a month ago? Well, now he's one month shy of 4-years-old and a lot more comfortable in the water. I was…
Is You Pool Gate up to Code? 10 Point Checklist Included
Published: Sat, 12/01/18
Did you know that it's National Check your Pool Gate Day in Australia today, December 1st? Why would you know that unless you live in Australia? And…
Got a Child Afraid of Water on the Face? Watch This Video
Published: Mon, 11/19/18
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! At least, here in the United States. Happy Thanksgiving! And to all of you who celebrate a similar holiday in…
See Why Your Pool Water Level Needs to Be as High as Possible (pics)
Published: Tue, 11/06/18
I want to share a tip with you that is so obvious, but most of you have probably never even thought of it before. The level of the water in your pool…