I’ve taken on the guest blogger role on other sites. However, I’ve never featured one on Weather Anchor Mama – that was until fellow blogger and mom Kaitlin Gardner approached me about writing a guest post on how to teach pool safety skills through swim lessons.
I learned how to swim in high school. But after accidentally ending up in the deep end of the pool, I became scarred. I’m still terrified of venturing out beyond shallow waters. I didn’t want the same for my kids, so when Princess was born, I vowed to sign her up for swimming lessons. We started mommy-and-me classes when she was ten-months-old, and after six weeks she graduated to solo lessons. Parents may also invest in a swim spa at home. It will not only help you relax but it can also help your toddler get used to being in the water before teaching them to swim.
I think every child should learn how to swim, which is pretty ironic considering I’m scared of the water. But, I plan on working on overcoming my fear.
When you do decide to teach your kids how to swim, don’t forget to reinforce pool safety. Kaitlin explains how below. Be sure to check out her blog, An Apple Per Day, where she shares tips on healthy living and all things eco-friendly.