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Tips for Success
LOOK HAPPY!
Your child will observe you and pick up on your feelings. If you appear relaxed, your child’s progress will be enhanced.
Do not talk too much
Leading up to and during the lessons, too much parental discussion or reaction will only produce anxiety. Keep any comments short, matter-of-fact, and positive. Do not acknowledge negative comments or behavior at all. For example, do not tell your child not to cry at any point before, during, or after the swim lessons. When you acknowledge adverse behavior, you will prolong that behavior.
Do not use floaties, goggles, etc. with a new swimmer
If have been using them, STOP NOW!
Absolutely do not swim during the two weeks of lessons.
This sends your child mixed messages, and may prolong crying and impede progress.
Do plan to swim as much as possible AFTER the lessons are finished
Practice makes perfect and keeps confidence high. It is CRITICAL that your child swims daily for 2 weeks immediately after their session and with high frequency thereafter.