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10/25/2026

❄️ WINTER ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN! ❄️

Strong swimmers are made in the winter. Confident, capable children are prepared long before summer arrives! 💙

When it comes to water safety, preparation is everything. Drowning doesn't have a season, and learning life-saving skills shouldn't either!

At ISR Athens County, we go beyond traditional swim lessons. Through individualized, one-on-one instruction, children as young as 6 months learn essential aquatic survival skills designed to help them respond if they ever find themselves in the water unexpectedly.

✨ Imagine the confidence of watching your child learn to:
💦 Roll onto their back, float, rest, and breathe independently.
💦 Develop the skills to swim, float, and swim to safety when developmentally ready.
💦 Build confidence, independence, and respect for the water.

And for parents? There's something incredibly reassuring about knowing you've taken a proactive step toward your child's safety. While no swim program can drown-proof a child or replace active supervision, these skills can make a life-saving difference.

📅 WINTER 2027 SESSION
Start Date: Monday, January 11, 2027
📍 Athens, Ohio
👶 Ages 6 months and older
💙 Individualized 10-minute lessons, Monday–Thursday, for approximately 6–7 weeks.

🎉 A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA FOR FAMILIES WITH MULTIPLE CHILDREN!

The NEXT family to enroll TWO or more children in our winter session will receive ONE CHILD'S ENROLLMENT FREE! 🎁

That's right! Enroll your little ones together and receive the gift of life-saving swim skills for one child at no tuition cost!

⏳ Limited availability! Once these lesson times are filled, enrollment will close.

Don't wait until the pools open and summer adventures begin to start thinking about water safety. The best time to prepare your child for the water is BEFORE they need these skills.

📩 Message me today to reserve your child's spot or learn more about the ISR difference!

Because their safety is worth preparing for, in every season. 💙

10/22/2026

I seriously have the BEST swim kiddos! 🥹❤️

One of my sweet girls brought me freshly laid eggs from her very own chickens! 🥚🐓 I remember when she first got those little chicks while she was in lessons with me. She would come in every day with stories about them, especially the one that kept pecking her while she tried to feed them! 😂 Since then, I’ve watched her raise her chickens, become a big sister, and continue growing into such a sweet little girl with the loveliest personality.

Then, one of my little guys currently in my fall session surprised me with a handmade hedgehog! 🦔 He was SO proud of his creation, and he absolutely should be. He did such a wonderful job!

These little moments mean more to me than I can put into words.

Being an ISR instructor is about so much more than teaching survival swimming skills. I spend weeks with these children, celebrating their accomplishments, learning their personalities, listening to their stories, and building relationships that mean so much to me.

They aren't just children who come through my program and move on. They become part of my little ISR family. I genuinely care about each and every one of them, and getting to watch them grow, both in and out of the water, is one of the greatest blessings of what I do.

The skills I teach them are incredibly important, but the little lives I get to be part of? That's what makes this work so special.❤️

10/21/2026

Why are ISR lessons only 10 minutes long? 💦

It's one of the questions I get asked most often!

While 10 minutes may seem short, there's a reason behind it! ISR lessons are intentionally designed to be short, focused, and effective.

Young children learn physical skills best through brief, consistent repetition. Each lesson provides individualized, one-on-one instruction while helping prevent physical fatigue, loss of focus, and getting too cold in the water.

It's not about how long your child spends in the water. It's about the quality of instruction they receive while they're there!

ISR's approach is backed by over 50 years of experience and research, with lessons designed to prioritize your child's safety, confidence, and skill development.

10 minutes. One child. One certified instructor. Skills that could save a life. 💙

10/20/2026

🚨 ISR FAMILIES — WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD’S LAST MAINTENANCE LESSON? 💦

Has maintenance taken a back seat lately? No judgment here! 🫶 Life gets busy, schedules fill up, sickness happens, and sometimes we’re all just doing our best to keep our heads above water. I GET IT!

But here’s your friendly reminder that those hard-earned, potentially lifesaving skills deserve a little attention, too! 💙

I’ve officially updated my October and November maintenance availability, and I still have a few openings for refreshers in December!

✨ These are my FINAL maintenance and refresher openings before 2027! ✨

Here's why I encourage families to prioritize maintenance:

💦 Skills need reinforcement. Just because your child mastered their ISR skills doesn't mean they'll maintain the same level of proficiency without practice.

💦 Children grow and change QUICKLY! Their bodies, strength, coordination, and confidence are constantly developing. Maintenance helps them adapt their skills as they grow.

💦 Consistency builds confidence. Regular opportunities to practice with their instructor help reinforce the skills they've worked so hard to learn.

💦 It's easier to maintain skills than rebuild them. Longer gaps can mean your child needs additional lessons to regain proficiency.

You made an incredible investment in your child's safety when you enrolled them in ISR. Let's protect that investment and keep those skills strong!

And remember, maintenance isn't about perfection. It's about preparation. ❤️

If it's been a month, a few months, or even longer since I've seen your little swimmer, I'd LOVE to get them back in the water!

📅 October & November: Updated maintenance availability!

📅 December: Limited refresher openings!

⏰ After that, we'll see you in 2027!

Comment MAINTENANCE below or send me a message, and I'll help you figure out the best next step for your swimmer!

Let's finish 2026 with strong, confident little swimmers! 💙

ISR Athens County | Skills for a Lifetime.

10/18/2026

💙🦭 PLEASE DON’T LET THE COST OF ISR LESSONS KEEP YOU FROM REACHING OUT. 💦

One thing I want every family in our community to know is this: If you want your child to learn life-saving water safety skills but are worried about the cost, PLEASE talk to me. ❤️

I understand that raising a family is expensive. Groceries, bills, activities, and everyday life add up quickly. And while ISR is an investment, I never want a family to assume these lessons are out of reach without exploring their options first.

✨ DID YOU KNOW THERE ARE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES WHO QUALIFY?

There may be resources available to help make ISR lessons more affordable, and I am more than happy to:

💙 Talk with you about your family's situation.
💙 Help you explore available scholarship opportunities.
💙 Walk you through the application process.
💙 Answer questions and help you understand the information you need to provide.

You do not have to figure it all out on your own, and you never have to feel embarrassed about asking for help.

As an ISR Instructor, a mom, and someone who cares deeply about drowning prevention, I believe every family deserves the opportunity to explore ways to access these skills.

The cost of lessons should never be the reason you don't even ask what options might be available.

I can't promise that every family will qualify for assistance, but I CAN promise that I am happy to have the conversation, help you look into your options, and do what I can to point you in the right direction. ❤️

📩 Please message me privately if cost has been holding you back. No judgment. No embarrassment. Just a conversation about what may be possible for your family.

Let's work together to make water safety a priority. Because our babies are worth the conversation. 💙🦭

10/17/2026

☕🎉 WE HAVE A WINNER!! 🎉☕
As promised, we drew our winner for the F&S Coffee House gift certificate! (Sorry we're announcing it so late! 🫣)

🥳 Congratulations, Brittany!! 🥳

Please send me a private message with your mailing address, or let me know if you'd prefer to pick it up in person! ☺️

A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated, shared our post, and continues to support and follow our little business! We appreciate you more than you know! ❤️

Stay tuned for more fun giveaways! ☕💕

10/16/2026

💙🦭 2027 IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER… IS YOUR CHILD’S WATER SAFETY ON YOUR PRIORITY LIST? 💦

I know… January and February might seem like the strangest time to think about swimming lessons. 🥶 But here’s the thing: drowning doesn’t take a winter break, and neither should our commitment to water safety.

My January and February ISR sessions will be my FIRST sessions of 2027, and I have VERY limited availability going into the new year!

ISR (Infant Swimming Resource) provides individualized, one-on-one lessons designed to teach children developmentally appropriate self-rescue skills. Depending on your child’s age and abilities, they’ll learn skills like swimming, rolling onto their back to float, and finding air.

💧 No crowded classes.
💧 No one-size-fits-all approach.
💧 Just individualized instruction focused on your child and the skills they need.

As a mom myself, I know how quickly life gets busy. It’s easy to say, “We’ll do it later,” or “We’ll sign up when it gets warmer.” But water safety is something we can prioritize NOW, before the busy spring and summer seasons arrive.

🗓️ JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2027 ENROLLMENT IS OPEN!

⚠️ With very limited sessions available, I encourage you to reach out sooner rather than later. Once these spots are filled, I may not have another opening that works for your family.

You don't have to wait for summer to invest in a skill that could make a life-changing difference.

📩 Message me TODAY to ask about availability and get your child on the schedule!

Let's head into 2027 with water safety at the top of our list. 💙

— Stacy, your local ISR Instructor 🦭

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10/15/2026

💦 What Will Your Child Learn in ISR Lessons? 🦭

ISR is different from traditional swimming lessons, and here’s why! 💙

Every child is unique, which is why ISR lessons are one-on-one, individualized, and tailored to your child’s age, abilities, and developmental stage. Only your child and their ISR Instructor are in the water, allowing each lesson to focus on the skills your child needs most.

🏊‍♀️ Depending on their age and development, your child will learn skills designed to help them respond to an unexpected fall into the water, including swimming, rolling onto their back to float, and finding a position to breathe.

Our goal is to build competence first, which helps develop confidence around the water.

💙 And remember: ISR skills are just ONE layer of water safety. Active adult supervision, barriers around pools, and a family water safety plan are always essential.

Every child deserves the opportunity to learn life-saving skills. Let's help our little ones stay safer in and around the water! 🦭💦

📩 Have questions about ISR or wonder if your child is ready? Send me a message! I'd love to help.