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miss_crayon · 04-26-2022, 12:17 AM

I signed up my son for pedalheads at 4 months and it was the best decision ever. He's now 10 months and super comfortable in the water. He knows how to spit back out water, go under water (without crying) and float on his back/front easily The classes are small which is great (5 kids max..but I've never had a full class) and it's not as chaotic as the public pools. And by chaotic, I mean the amount of people there which can be a bit overwhelming in both the classes (about 10 kids) and the rest of the general public.

This "term" he's signed up for both pedal heads (West Van) and public swim (Delbrook). Cost wise, public swim is obviously much more affordable at $100 for 13 classes vs pedalheads at just under $200 for 7 classes. The things they teach is essentially the same, and honestly at this age there's not much to "learn" persay but moreso to get them feeling comfortable around water.

Not sure what I'll sign up for next term, but probably PH again as their age gap is shorter than the public. PH is from 4months up to 12 months, and public is from 6 months to 18 months. And the fact that it's a smaller class is kinda nice although the facilities in public swim (at least at Delbrook Rec) is much nicer. We will sign him up for music class this summer though since there are some outdoor ones here in North Van, and then as he gets older some snow/winter sports since we are right by Grouse. Feels like a waste to grow up in this area and not enjoy the slopes

As for Eff-1, I'd say all the pro tips from other users are awesome ideas, but as a mom myself the verbal support was equally as important as the physical. My husband was essentially back to work within a week and although physically tough, the mental game was equally tough. Hearing 'you're doing great, you're so strong etc' made my mind strong and truth be told, it actually pushed me to grab life by the balls and figure shit out on my own earlier than if my husband didn't go back to work right away.

But bringing home delicious food I couldn't eat while I was pregnant was always a good gift HAHA.

04-26-2022, 12:17 AM	#445
miss_crayon Director of RS Cares Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Crayon Box Posts: 5,175 Thanked 605 Times in 282 Posts Failed 107 Times in 22 Posts	I signed up my son for pedalheads at 4 months and it was the best decision ever. He's now 10 months and super comfortable in the water. He knows how to spit back out water, go under water (without crying) and float on his back/front easily The classes are small which is great (5 kids max..but I've never had a full class) and it's not as chaotic as the public pools. And by chaotic, I mean the amount of people there which can be a bit overwhelming in both the classes (about 10 kids) and the rest of the general public. This "term" he's signed up for both pedal heads (West Van) and public swim (Delbrook). Cost wise, public swim is obviously much more affordable at $100 for 13 classes vs pedalheads at just under $200 for 7 classes. The things they teach is essentially the same, and honestly at this age there's not much to "learn" persay but moreso to get them feeling comfortable around water. Not sure what I'll sign up for next term, but probably PH again as their age gap is shorter than the public. PH is from 4months up to 12 months, and public is from 6 months to 18 months. And the fact that it's a smaller class is kinda nice although the facilities in public swim (at least at Delbrook Rec) is much nicer. We will sign him up for music class this summer though since there are some outdoor ones here in North Van, and then as he gets older some snow/winter sports since we are right by Grouse. Feels like a waste to grow up in this area and not enjoy the slopes As for Eff-1, I'd say all the pro tips from other users are awesome ideas, but as a mom myself the verbal support was equally as important as the physical. My husband was essentially back to work within a week and although physically tough, the mental game was equally tough. Hearing 'you're doing great, you're so strong etc' made my mind strong and truth be told, it actually pushed me to grab life by the balls and figure shit out on my own earlier than if my husband didn't go back to work right away. But bringing home delicious food I couldn't eat while I was pregnant was always a good gift HAHA. __________________ tiptronic: getting cut off by bicycles since 2007