How to Get Kids Comfortable With the Water

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Helping kids feel comfortable and safe in the water is key More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Rob Chalupny | permalink
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Taking your child to an outdoor or indoor pool to learn to swim is a common experience for many parents. It is important to help children feel comfortable and safe in the water, while also giving them the confidence to handle new experiences. Here are a few tips to help make a child’s first pool experience a happy one for them--and for you.

For further reading: http://expertbeacon.com/helping-kids-feel-comfortable-and-safe-water-key/ ^[1]

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Teach toddlers swimming using tips, games and confidence building exercises More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Nediog | permalink
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Teach your toddlers swimming using my tips, learn to swim games and confidence building exercises
Tags: toddlers swimming,swimming-for-toddlers,swimming-games,toddlers-tips,toddlers-learn-swim

For further reading: http://www.swimming-techniques-learn.com/toddlers-swimming.html ^[2]

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How to Help Your Kids Get More Comfortable with Swimming More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Peter Bateman | permalink
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CBC Parents

For further reading: http://www.cbc.ca/parents/play/view/swim_lessons_for_kids_start_young ^[3]

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Get your child comfortable in the water - Walmart Live Better More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by BJ Gollatz | permalink
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Struggling to get your kid to swim? Two swimming instructors provide their tips for turning swimming into a fun, enjoyable activity for those hesitant kids.

For further reading: http://www.walmartlivebetter.ca/kids/schoolage/how-to-get-your-child-comfortable-in-the-water/ ^[4]

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A Guy Who Raised 3 Kids At Sea Explains How To Get Them Comfortable On Boats More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by TUO IBRAHIM | permalink
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James Burwick and wife Somira Sao are raising their children on the ocean, and they have advice for dads wanting to get their kids comfortable on a boat.
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For further reading: https://www.fatherly.com/how-to-get-your-kids-comfortable-on-boats-1196389956.html ^[5]

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Category: Fun | 9 years, 4 month(s) ago

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Peter Bateman, Rob Chalupny, Nediog, TUO IBRAHIM, BJ Gollatz

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1. http://expertbeacon.com/helping-kids-feel-comfortable-and-safe-water-key/

2. http://www.swimming-techniques-learn.com/toddlers-swimming.html

3. http://www.cbc.ca/parents/play/view/swim_lessons_for_kids_start_young

4. http://www.walmartlivebetter.ca/kids/schoolage/how-to-get-your-child-comfortable-in-the-water/

5. https://www.fatherly.com/how-to-get-your-kids-comfortable-on-boats-1196389956.html