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It's commonly known that children learn to swim as much from their parents at the weekend, as in their weekly lessons. Although the benefits are evident it can sometimes seem like an uphill struggle at times to take the kids swimming at the weekend, you get them to the pool and get them changed but what next? Our Learn to Swim teacher tackles the most common questions asked by parents about how to develop their child’s swim development:
There are key areas that can be worked on if you go to the pool with your child. While you may not know the technical aspects of swimming, all strokes have the basic elements that stay consistent:
These three simple activities are the pillars of being able to swim regardless of age.
The greatest piece of advice that can be offered here is that going swimming doesn’t have to be about going from point A to point B and it doesn’t have to be a copycat of everyday swimming lessons. There are many small stepping stones along the way to slowly develop and build confidence in both the child’s and parents learn to swim process.
Learning to swim can’t be approached as a tick box exercise. Creating an atmosphere of searching for a result, putting pressure to achieve from fear of safety or not wanting to drown can be detrimental to the development of your child, as well as the connection and fun you can experience together in the water.
There are various games and teaching aids that can be used to support you and your child in feeling a greater sense of confidence and relaxation in the water. The key is to remember that every moment in the water is about spending quality time together, and having FUN!
Children always learn through fun, and what a better way than having fun with family and friends!