Precision Swim Academy

06/08/2026

🚨 Puddle Jumpers 🚨

I know puddle jumpers are popular and can seem like a great safety tool, but as a swim instructor, I want to share why they can actually create dangerous habits in the water.

Puddle jumpers keep children in a vertical, head-up position—the exact opposite of the body position needed for safe, efficient swimming. They also keep a child’s face comfortably above the water at all times, which can create a false sense of security and make it much more difficult to learn proper swimming skills later on.

Learning to swim requires children to become comfortable with their faces in the water, holding their breath, blowing bubbles, and learning how their body moves through the water. When a child spends most of their pool time in a puddle jumper, they often resist putting their face in the water because they’ve never had to. This can make the transition to independent swimming more challenging and slow the development of essential water safety skills.

Over time, children can become dependent on the flotation device and develop confidence in their abilities that doesn’t match their actual swimming skills. When the puddle jumper is removed, many children instinctively return to the same upright position they’ve practiced for hours. Unfortunately, this position makes it much harder to float, swim, or recover if they end up in the water unexpectedly.

Some of the biggest concerns with puddle jumpers include:

⚠️ Promoting an unsafe vertical swimming position
⚠️ Keeping the face out of the water and discouraging proper swim development
⚠️ Creating dependence on flotation devices
⚠️ Giving children a false sense of security around water
⚠️ Delaying the development of real water survival skills
⚠️ Increasing the risk of drowning when the device isn’t being worn

Nothing replaces active adult supervision and proper swim lessons. Teaching children how to float, safely submerge their face, control their breathing, tread water, and swim to the wall gives them real lifesaving skills that can protect them when accidents happen.

Water safety isn’t about making kids feel safe—it’s about helping them develop the skills to be safe. 💙🏊‍♀️

06/07/2026

✨ 3 lessons. That's all it took! ✨
Just a few days ago, we were building confidence and learning the fundamentals of water safety. Now we're floating independently, treading water, and survival swimming to the wall with confidence! 🏊‍♀️💙
These lifesaving skills are the foundation of every strong swimmer. Before we move on to refining strokes and advanced techniques, we focus on mastering the skills that help keep us safe in the water.
I couldn't be prouder of how hard this little fishy has worked and how much progress she’s made in such a short time!

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

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As a former lifeguard who has pulled far too many drowning children from the water, and now a mom of four, I need to say this:

🚨 Puddle jumpers are NOT life jackets. 🚨

Puddle jumpers are designed to keep a child upright or face-forward in the water. A properly fitted life jacket is designed to help turn a child onto their back and keep their airway above the water if they unexpectedly fall in or become unconscious.

Puddle jumpers can be a useful tool during SUPERVISED swimming but “supervised” means an adult is in the water and within arm’s reach of the child at all times.

They are not a drowning prevention device.

Please don’t assume that because your child can float in a puddle jumper, they’re safe around water. Drowning is often silent, fast, and happens when we least expect it.

Water safety starts with layers of protection: active supervision, barriers, swimming lessons, and properly fitted life jackets when needed.

05/21/2026

I’m almost completely booked up for the summer, and I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for all the support, shares, referrals, and trust in me as your swim instructor. 💙

I’m so grateful for each family that’s chosen to work with me this season! Watching these swimmers grow in confidence and skill has been such a rewarding experience.

I only have a few spots left, so if you’ve been thinking about signing up for lessons, now’s the time to reach out! ☀️🏊‍♀️

05/20/2026

Two lessons in and this little fish is already floating independently, rolling to her back to breathe, and now we’re starting freestyle techniques! So proud of her progress already 🩵🏊‍♀️

05/13/2026

🌊 THANK YOU SO MUCH! 🌊

I’m incredibly grateful for all the families who signed up for swim lessons this summer! Your support means so much, and I’m excited for another fun and successful season in the water. ☀️🏊‍♀️

Summer availability is almost completely booked, and I truly appreciate everyone’s patience and flexibility with all the crazy weather and rescheduling lately. I can’t wait to keep helping your swimmers build confidence, safety skills, and have fun this summer! 💙

If you’re still hoping to get on the schedule, feel free to reach out soon to check remaining availability and waitlist options!

04/27/2026

Don’t forget—this is the LAST week to lock in pre-summer pricing for swim lessons! ☀️🏊‍♀️ Spots are filling up fast, so be sure to secure your place before rates increase. Message me to get started!

04/17/2026

Don’t forget to sign up for swim lessons! ☀️💦

Spots are filling up quickly, and I’d love to get your swimmer on the schedule! Whether your child is just getting comfortable in the water or ready to build stronger skills, I offer personalized lessons focused on safety, confidence, and steady progress.

Lessons are available at my home pool in Huntsville and limited travel spots are open as well.

Message me for availability and pricing — let’s get your swimmer started! 🏊‍♀️🤍

04/14/2026

Counting down the days until the end of April! ⏳💦

Current swim lesson pricing will be increasing starting May 1st—lock in your spot now to secure the lower rate!

Limited availability left, so don’t wait! 🤍

Message me to book before April ends!