Kids Health The Newsletter About Taking Care Of The Ones That Matter Most
Spring, 2018
“It’s Time To Conquer&Achieve The Task Of Swimming!” TEACHING YOUR CHILD HOW TO SWIM
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The Importance of Knowing How to Swim Life can change in the blink of an eye. One moment you can be enjoying a bit of relaxation in the sun, and the next moment chaos can ensue. Children gravitate towards the water—especially young children. And it doesn’t take a lot of water for trouble to occur. Children have drowned in their bathtubs before, and most instances of children drowning happen when a child has not been around water very much. Regardless of where you live and how often you think that you will be around water, it is important for your children to learn how to swim. Being safe in water is lifesaving knowledge, and can provide you with peace of mind as your children grow and become more likely to find themselves confronted with a water park, swimming pool, or trips to the beach. You don’t need to rely on your own knowledge to teach your child to swim. Swimming classes are a staple at community centers across the country. Here are a few things to look for as you begin considering water safety for your children: Classes can start as young as for infants. These classes are designed to help young children become exposed to water, and paves the way for greater comfort in the water later on.
Most programs will begin teaching actual swimming lessons to toddlers. Once they are old enough to walk and understand commands, they can start learning how to protect themselves in the water. If your child doesn’t begin classes at such an early age, they can start later. There are even introductory swimming classes for adults. Never assume that anyone is too old to learn how to swim! Water Safety: Taking it Seriously Every time your child is in the water it is an opportunity to remind them of the basics and ensure that they know how to swim. Focus on the primary techniques, such as the doggy-paddle and the breaststroke, as well as how to tread water. Being able to float on their back is another core strategy that all children should be able to do in the water from a young age. The more confident a child feels in the water, the more likely it could become that the child will want to find water to play in. Even after your children have been exposed to the water and have learned the basics of how to swim, they should never be left unsupervised in the water. An adult should always be present whenever a child wants to go into the water, regardless of how experienced or talented the child is perceived to be in the water. Consider, at public pools lifeguards are on duty even for adults!
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