
Freestyle Swimming for Beginners: How to Swim Faster With Less Effort
Freestyle also known as the front crawl is the most popular and widely taught swimming stroke in the world. It’s fast, efficient, and versatile. But for beginners, freestyle can feel surprisingly hard. Many new swimmers struggle with breathing, fatigue, or coordination and wonder why something that looks smooth and effortless feels so exhausting. The truth...

Chlorine and Kids: How Pool Water Affects Skin, Hair, and Eyes (And What Parents Can Do)
Swimming is one of the healthiest and most confidence-building activities for children from babies splashing for the first time to toddlers learning early water skills. But many parents pause before enrolling, wondering: Is chlorine safe for my child’s skin, hair, and eyes? It’s a fair question. Chlorine plays an important role in keeping pools clean...

Two Pools, One Swim School: How Separate Baby & Kids Pools Improve Learning in Midtown Toronto
When parents search for infant swim classes in Toronto or parent and tot swim lessons near me, they’re not just looking for a swim school they’re looking for the right environment for their child to feel safe, comfortable, and confident in the water. At Felix’s Swim School Midtown, one of the biggest advantages for families...

Top 7 Signs Your Baby Is Ready for Swim Lessons
For many parents, deciding when to start baby swim lessons feels like a big milestone. You want your little one to feel comfortable, safe, and happy in the water and you want a program that supports their early development gently and confidently. The good news? Most babies show clear signs that they’re ready long before...

Swimming for Tots: A Parent’s Guide to Ages 1–4 in the Pool
The toddler and preschool years are full of milestones first steps, first words, first friendships. But one milestone families often overlook is the moment a child first feels truly comfortable in the water. Swimming for tots isn’t just about splashing around; it’s a powerful foundation for water safety, confidence, and lifelong swim skills. For children...

Winter Baby Swim Lessons: Why Indoor Pools Are Perfect for Cold Months
Winter in Canada can make even the most dedicated parents rethink their routines especially when it comes to activities for babies and toddlers. Long, cold months often mean less time outdoors, fewer opportunities for sensory play, and a greater need for warm, structured environments where young children can learn and explore safely. That’s exactly why...

Working on High Elbow Recovery: How Precision Creates Faster, Smarter Swimmers
At Felix’s Swim Schools, swimming is more than just laps in a pool — it’s the art of perfecting technique, one detail at a time. From our early preschool swim class to our advanced swim program for competitive youth and adults, every level shares the same foundation: focus, precision, and purpose. One of the most...

Toddler Swim Lessons: Building Confidence Through Play
For many parents, the first splash marks the beginning of something special — not just fun in the water, but the start of lifelong confidence and safety. At Felix’s Swim Schools, our toddler swim lessons are designed around one simple idea: children learn best through play. When swimming becomes joyful, natural, and engaging, skills come...

From First Splash to Freestyle: Why Starting Swim Lessons Early Makes All the Difference
Every child’s swimming journey begins with a single splash — and for some, like Ethan, that first moment in the water sets the stage for years of progress, confidence, and skill. Today, Ethan can swim freestyle unassisted for over 15 meters at just 5 years old. His success isn’t a coincidence — it’s the result...

Top 7 Benefits of Year-Round Swimming Lessons for Kids
For many families, swimming is a summer activity — something to enjoy at the beach, cottage, or community pool. But did you know that year-round swimming lessons can have lasting benefits for your child’s confidence, health, and overall development? At Felix’s Swim Schools, we’ve been teaching Toronto families since 1986, and we’ve seen firsthand how...
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Latest posts:
- Freestyle Swimming for Beginners: How to Swim Faster With Less Effort
- Chlorine and Kids: How Pool Water Affects Skin, Hair, and Eyes (And What Parents Can Do)
- Two Pools, One Swim School: How Separate Baby & Kids Pools Improve Learning in Midtown Toronto
- Top 7 Signs Your Baby Is Ready for Swim Lessons
- Swimming for Tots: A Parent’s Guide to Ages 1–4 in the Pool
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315 Osler St, Toronto, ON M6N 2Z4, Canada
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205 Clayton Dr, Markham, ON L3R 7P3, Canada
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450 Blythwood Rd, Toronto, ON M4N 1A9
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7026 Bathurst St, Thornhill, ON L4J 8K3, Canada
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8403 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L3T 6R2, Canada
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643 Chrislea Rd #2, Woodbridge, ON L4L 8A3, Canada
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