Take the Plunge (via Parents.com) Inevitably, some kids will cry about going in the water even after weeks of sitting poolside. "It's hard for parents to see their child work through that kind of fear," explains Emmalee Morse, an aquatics supervisor for Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Go ahead and carry your child into shallow water -- even … Continue reading Tuesday Tips: Take the Plunge
When you learn how to swim, breathing in a relaxed fashion can be difficult at first because the fears of getting water into your lungs and drowning can manifest themselves. However, it is important to master breathing to relax, swim with correct technique and ensure that the body’s oxygen needs are met. Remember: "Just keep … Continue reading Tuesday Tips: Breathing While Swimming
Develop a feel for the water Water is an alien environment to us; something we're not used to. Start off by simply learning how your body moves and feels in the water – it's so important. At first you don't even need to try and float. Sculling in shallow water. Practise sculling in shallow water … Continue reading Tuesday Tips: Develop A Feel For the Water
