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5 Reasons to Start Swimming Early at Goldfish
I never thought I would take my daughter to her first organized swim lesson before she could walk. This past summer, my girl was so interested in water and swimming pools that she…
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Columbus Winter Outings, With a Toddler, Pt. 1
The first 3 months of the year are generally the longest for me, as I’m sure they are for everyone else. Now that our daughter is 17 months old, we…
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A visit to the AHA! Children’s Museum
We had the time and opportunity over winter break to explore the AHA! A Hands-On Adventure, A Children’s Museum, in Lancaster, Ohio, and we are so glad we did! The…
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5 Easy Toddler-Made Ornaments
This holiday we have been making ornaments that focus more on the process than the product. The process of making these ornaments allows a child to explore different art mediums and…
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The Gift of Experience
Providing your child with new experiences naturally exposes her to new vocabulary. These experiences can capture your child’s attention and provide an opportunity for you to model new vocabulary in the…
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Being Comfortable in the Water at Goldfish Swim School
When we first began swimming lessons with Goldfish Swim School, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I wasn’t interested in lessons where I would have to “dunk” my daughter’s head under…
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Language in Daily Routines
Some weeks there is just no time. Between work, family commitments and household responsibilities there isn’t time for anything else. This post looks at promoting language development in daily routines. No…
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Goldfish Swim School Promotes Independence
We have been attending swim lessons at Goldfish Swim School for more than two months. With each class, I see my daughter become more comfortable in the water. As her comfort…
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Exploring Traverse City with Kids
Located on Lake Michigan, Traverse City is the “Cherry Capital of the World” and a wonderful place for a weekend trip in the fall for any family. We had heard…
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Goldfish Swim School Promotes Language Development
We have been attending swim lessons at Goldfish Swim School for a little over a month. With each class, I can see my daughter becoming more comfortable in the water. With…