How Parents can Help Their child to Learn How to Swim

Now that the summer has ended parents often ask how they can continue to help their child become a better swimmer and enjoy and grow after the lessons. Here are a few tips to remember.

Remember that practice, practice, practice is a good rule of thumb. But also remember the following tips as a parent.

Children learn best by playing and having fun.

Provide opportunities for them to have supervised practice time and play time in water as often as you can,even if it is only in the tub.

Be positive about their progress, and praise them often.

Remember that each child develops coordination and skills on their own timetable. So be patient and don't push them. Some things cannot be hurried.

So in the meantime, have them keep practicing and getting better and help them realize what they are capable of learning in time.

Debbie's Swimming School Rules

Rules and Guidelines can really help a class go more smoothly. Please review these with your child before attending my class. This tips will assist your child in having a successful experience.

If you would please stress the importance of listen to the teacher it would be helpful.

#1- Go to the bathroom before class. If you need to go during class, please let me know, dry off, and then go into the restroom.

#2- No gum, candy, or bandages allowed in the water.

#3- Absolutely no pushing each other in or dunking allowed.

#4- Wait to get in the water until I tell you to.

#5- Listen carefully.
#6- Remember to go only when it is your turn.

#7- Stay where you are supposed to. The pool gets deep quickly.

#8- Be kind.

Smart Choice

Getting your child involved in swimming lessons is one of the best things you can do as a parent. Not only will your child improve coordination, social skills, and ability but they will also learn life saving techniques.

This new venture with your child will bring both of you closer together, both learning how to swim and be comfortable in the water.

Giving your child the gift of swimming cannot be compared to anything else you would do for your child as a parent. Lessons are designed for all ages and abilities making it quite easy to get your child involved.