On farms there are many water hazards that pose a drowning risk to children. These water hazards may include dams, water troughs, water tanks, post holes and irrigation channels. A safe play area around the home, which is fenced and where children can be supervised by adults is essential. Here, […]
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Teach your Kids to Swim – it’s Great!
When you teach your kids to swim, it has many benefits for children. It’s great for their health and well-being, it encourages their self-esteem. And perhaps most importantly, it teaches them a respect for the water. Griffith University has done a study which highlights the benefits for children who participate […]
What Should my 3-year-old be Doing in the Water?
Children are great at basic swim skills. Streamline floating, fast kicking, and long accelerated paddling down the centreline, leads to a great swimming technique, at an early age. But, have you ever wondered what your 3-year-old should be doing in the water? During 3 to 4 years of age, children […]
Building Breath Control in the Water
Breath control is an essential element in the learn to swim process. By teaching children breath control, we make the first submersion, free from fuss and trauma. Teaching breath control to babies from 0-2 years is best done by conditioning. Here, we prepare baby for their first under water experience. […]
When Should we Start Swim Lessons?
There is often some confusion surrounding when you should start swim lessons. Informal swimming lessons can start from birth, at home, in the bath tub. Water is a perfect medium to stimulate your baby. The bath becomes a place of fun, enjoyment, stimulation and learning. Parents should provide cuddling, singing, […]