--- title: Default HubSpot Blog | Bethany Gustavsen ---   ## Bethany Gustavsen ### Recent Posts [![](https://blog.swimoc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/08_26_16_3-Reasons-Year-Round-Childhood-Swim-Lessons-Are-Worth-Every-Penny_48644184_s-1.jpg)](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/3-reasons-year-round-childhood-swim-lessons-are-worth-every-penny) August 26, 2016 ## [3 Reasons Year-Round Childhood Swim Lessons Are Worth Every Penny](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/3-reasons-year-round-childhood-swim-lessons-are-worth-every-penny) It’s that time of year where children are back in class and refocusing on their studies. Many parents are forced to make the decision about whether... [Read More](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/3-reasons-year-round-childhood-swim-lessons-are-worth-every-penny) [Bethany Gustavsen](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/author/bethany) [0](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/3-reasons-year-round-childhood-swim-lessons-are-worth-every-penny#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.swimoc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/08_19_16_7-Tips-for-Overcoming-Fear-of-the-Water_40257385_s-1.jpg)](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/7-tips-for-overcoming-fear-of-the-water) August 19, 2016 ## [7 Tips for Overcoming Fear of the Water](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/7-tips-for-overcoming-fear-of-the-water) Many children have a natural love of the water. Summer vacations are often spent splashing and laughing with their friends in the backyard pool or... [Read More](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/7-tips-for-overcoming-fear-of-the-water) [Bethany Gustavsen](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/author/bethany) [0](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/7-tips-for-overcoming-fear-of-the-water#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.swimoc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/08_12_16_Aquatic-Exercise-Understanding-the-Lifelong-Benefits-of-Staying-Fit-in-the-Pool_41900312_s-300x200.jpg)](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/aquatic-exercise-understanding-the-lifelong-benefits-of-staying-fit-in-the-pool) August 11, 2016 ## [Aquatic Exercise: Understanding the Lifelong Benefits of Staying Fit in the Pool](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/aquatic-exercise-understanding-the-lifelong-benefits-of-staying-fit-in-the-pool) Fitness is an essential part of maintaining your health. From childhood through the golden years, exercise should be a part of your daily routine.... [Read More](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/aquatic-exercise-understanding-the-lifelong-benefits-of-staying-fit-in-the-pool) [Bethany Gustavsen](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/author/bethany) [0](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/aquatic-exercise-understanding-the-lifelong-benefits-of-staying-fit-in-the-pool#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.swimoc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/08_03_16_How-To-Choose-A-Swim-Lesson-Program-300x169.jpg)](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-swim-lesson-program) August 03, 2016 ## [How To Choose A Swim Lesson Program](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-swim-lesson-program) Swimming can provide lifelong enjoyment and increase an individual’s safety around the water. [It’s never too late to learn to swim](http://swimoc.com/its-never-too-late-learn-to-swim-a-look-into-adult-swim-lessons/), nor is there... [Read More](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-swim-lesson-program) [Bethany Gustavsen](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/author/bethany) [0](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-swim-lesson-program#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.swimoc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/07_28_16_Recognizing-a-Water-Emergency_56306968_s-300x200.jpg)](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/recognizing-a-water-emergency) July 28, 2016 ## [Recognizing a Water Emergency](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/recognizing-a-water-emergency) Water emergencies can happen at anytime. Even experienced swimmers are at risk in and around water, and those who are not strong swimmers are at an... [Read More](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/recognizing-a-water-emergency) [Bethany Gustavsen](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/author/bethany) [0](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/recognizing-a-water-emergency#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.swimoc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/07_19_16_Being-Safe-in-the-Hot-Summer-Sun_11780971_s-300x199.jpg)](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/being-safe-in-the-hot-summer-sun) July 21, 2016 ## [Being Safe in the Hot Summer Sun](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/being-safe-in-the-hot-summer-sun) We all loved the sun-kissed look of summer skin, but a day in the sunshine requires extra caution to ensure your health and safety. [Read More](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/being-safe-in-the-hot-summer-sun) [Bethany Gustavsen](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/author/bethany) [0](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/being-safe-in-the-hot-summer-sun#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.swimoc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/07_07_16_Water-Safety-During-Group-Outings_44208248_s-300x200.jpg)](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/water-safety-during-group-outings-ensuring-your-childs-safety) July 07, 2016 ## [Water Safety During Group Outings: Ensuring Your Child’s Safety](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/water-safety-during-group-outings-ensuring-your-childs-safety) This summer, many groups will be headed to pools, lakes, and beaches to escape the heat and enjoy some fun. Regardless of whether it’s a church... [Read More](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/water-safety-during-group-outings-ensuring-your-childs-safety) [Bethany Gustavsen](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/author/bethany) [0](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/water-safety-during-group-outings-ensuring-your-childs-safety#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.swimoc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/06_30_16_Tips-for-a-Safe-4th-of-July-Celebration_33550313-300x200.jpg)](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/tips-for-a-safe-4th-of-july-celebration) June 30, 2016 ## [Tips for a Safe 4th of July Celebration](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/tips-for-a-safe-4th-of-july-celebration) [Read More](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/tips-for-a-safe-4th-of-july-celebration) [Bethany Gustavsen](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/author/bethany) [0](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/tips-for-a-safe-4th-of-july-celebration#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.swimoc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/26-300x200.jpg)](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/how-long-will-it-take-for-my-child-to-learn-to-swim) June 23, 2016 ## [How Long Will It Take For My Child To Learn To Swim?](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/how-long-will-it-take-for-my-child-to-learn-to-swim) As parents enroll their children in swim lessons, it’s natural for them to have questions. One of the common questions we hear is “how long will it... [Read More](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/how-long-will-it-take-for-my-child-to-learn-to-swim) [Bethany Gustavsen](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/author/bethany) [0](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/how-long-will-it-take-for-my-child-to-learn-to-swim#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.swimoc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/American-Red-Cross-Water-Safety-Instructor-Course_25007454_s-300x225.jpg)](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/american-red-cross-water-safety-instructor-course) June 16, 2016 ## [American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course](https://blog.swimoc.com/blog/american-red-cross-water-safety-instructor-course) Premier Aquatic Services not only offers swim lessons and lifeguard services, we also train others. Through our swim instructor training programs,... 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