Are your kids currently enrolled in swimming classes? If so, here is the #1 way to save time and money while accelerating your child's swimming abilities outside of lessons!

Learning to swim involves repetition, skill building and muscle memory. To help your child master their swimming skills PRACTICING OUTSIDE OF THEIR FORMAL LESSONS is crucial.

Attending a weekly swim lesson isn’t enough – you should aim to have your child swim or play in the pool at least three times a week.

Doing so will rapidly improve their swimming abilities and accelerate their learning.

But what if, you're not a great swimmer?

A simple solution is to take your child to a public pool on a quiet day and teach them in shallow water (stay in knee to waist depth water), letting the lifeguard know that you're not a competent swimmer. If there are no lifeguards available, make sure to bring along someone with strong swimming skills to join you.

As a parent, it’s crucial to learn to swim yourself. Not only is it a life skill, it may just save a life and will drastically improve your quality of life. If fear of the water is holding you back, consider attending Adult Learn to Swim classes.

If you’re not sure what to teach your child, pay closer attention at their next swim class, and consider taking notes.

The best little swimmers I see either have a pool at home or are exposed to water frequently. So, take those notes and start getting in the water at least three times a week with your kids and they'll be swimming like little fish in no time :)

We’ve also written a series of Learn-To-Swim books that aim to educate parents and children not just about learning to swim, but how-to swim. Check them out if you want to learn alongside your child and watch their swimming skills skyrocket!!

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