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Swimming Lessons--should I Do Them Myself?
Asked by N.B. from Salt Lake City
on June 3, 2010
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I was a swim instructor for 5 years and (obviously) want my two kids (5-1/2 and 8) to learn how to swim. However, I've heard that you can't teach your own kids to swim...
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- Give it a shot. If it is too frustrating for them, sign them up with someone else (and do it quickly before they think they don't like swimming). It is hard to teach...
- I never had lessons. I don't know why my parents didn't teach me. I vaguely remember my dad attempting it once but he got frustrated and impatient when I got scared ...
- I would say it depends on your kids. My 5 year old learns so much better from other people. But as you know swimming lessons are expensive! Why not give it a shot to t...
Swimming Lessons
Asked by A.M. from Medford
on September 11, 2008
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Does anyone know the age that is good to give children swimming lessons for the first time? I was thinking of next summer after my son turns 3 years old.
Is that t...
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- We started at 6 month in "mommy and a baby class", it wasn't a real swim lesson but we had lots of fun. Now he is 4 years old and he is a good swimmer. He wants to be ...
- No, the sooner the better. Did you know that you can take your newborn swimming and they will automatically hold their breath? Water babies should be done now so that...
- No he is not too young at all. My girlfriend started her son at 6 months and my daughter is starting with in the next couple of months at Swim like a fish and she just...
Swimming Lessons
Asked by A.M. from San Diego
on April 20, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
My son is 10 months old and I would like to get him started in swimming lessons. What are some experiences you have had. Anything in particular I need to ...
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- Hi! I have been bringing my 11 mo old son to swimming lessons at the Mission Valley YMCA for the last few months. He loves it! The instructors vary, we've been goin...
- Hi! I personally think that Murray Callan is the best. That being said, my son started at Noonan at 10 months and did great. At that young of an age it is more about g...
- Hi, A. - at 10 months, your baby is the perfect age for getting comfortable with the water. There are many infant swim programs in San Diego - many of them are advert...
Private Lessons
Asked by K.K. from San Diego
on May 30, 2011
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Hi, looking for private sewing lessons in the San Diego area. Not interested in a class with a group of ppl, just one on one type of thing. Does anyone know where or h...
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- You might call the local high school and ask the swim team coach for suggestions or the Y to inquire if they offer private lessons, any place that has a pool like a co...
- The Joann's Fabric store near me has a file of people who do different services. If you ask them they will know who does which thing you need.
- Contact the local High School and talk to the Home Ec teacher. Look for classes at a local Technical School.
Swimming Lessons
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on March 23, 2012
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My friend teaches swimming lessons and has taught my kids in the past..
She has 3 sessions. My question is, do you think kids need more than one session? We will pu...
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- id say if u can afford it do another lesson.. is there a publis pool around by u that u can bring the kids to if u cant afford both and u can give them some lessons......
- Yes, absolutely worth the money to put them in lessons twice. They won't learn to swim in just one session, so the more opportunities you give them to get comfortable ...
- One session is not enough to be proficient in the water. It takes awhile to learn to be a good swimmer, and two weeks is just not enough time. I say do more than one ...
Lesson Too Harsh??
Asked by J.J. from Toledo
on August 15, 2011
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My 10 y/o daughter made our local intermediate travel volleyball team. Between uniform costs and trainers, it's costing us about $100 roughly. This isn't really a bi...
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- How about meeting in the middle & having her split it with you since you didn't budget for it this week? I'm not sure what time her practice is, but I think I'd tell ...
- I certainly don't mind making my kids pay for lost articles themselves...it teaches them the value of money and respect for personal property. No, it's not wrong. Y...
- You knew you'd have to buy her black ones anyway, right? Since there's no additional expense involved, I'd let this one slide with a reminder that if she loses this p...
Communication with IEP Team
Asked by D.L. from Fresno
on May 28, 2010
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My daughter has an IEP with the school district she attends. I seek continual contact with the team that services her needs. I have provided a calendar for the teach...
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- Wrightslaw.com By far the best resource. There is also a yellowpages of advocates in your area that can support you in finding a balance in communication that will...
- I guess it depends on how your daughter is doing. If her current plan is working well then perhaps just let it work. All parents (IEP kid or not) have the opportunity ...
- D., Here is a website that you can check out. It's the law! Your school district is required by law to provide you any services that you ask for! It comes out of our...
The Group of Bully's Is on the New Team.
Asked by T. from Minneapolis
on April 24, 2008
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My son (7y.o.) has had an issue with a couple of boys at school picking on him and bullying him. I have made a request to the school that next year the "ringleader" no...
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- Have you thought of calling the mom of each boy and inviting their son to come over to play (soccer for example) for a half day? In packs boys will act against their o...
- Hi, T.! I have a ten year old son. Bullying is everywhere. We have had issues with this as well, but his teachers, principal, bus drivers, coaches know that I will ...
- Hi T.. I don't know if this is an option for you, but I have enrolled my daughter in Tae Kwon Do lessons. Not only does she have many friends in her class (it is like ...
I Am Confused - Children's Soccer Team...
Asked by T.M. from Tampa
on February 12, 2012
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My children are on a soccer team for the winter season...the entire season is 8 weeks long. There are only 7 kids on the team. It was NOT inexpensive to pay the fees...
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- There could be so many reasons. We signed up for soccer not knowing that practices would always be Tuesday nights. My son was already in cub scouts on Tuesday nights. ...
- I agree that at the ages you are talking about, it's really not necessary to get worked up about commitment, being part of a team, etc. They are only preschoolers, fo...
- The money another family spends isn't anyone else's business as long as they don't owe YOU money, in my opinion. I definately agree that we have no idea what is going...
What Age for Swimming Lessons
Asked by V.D. from Salt Lake City
on May 18, 2011
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What age is best to start swimming lesson?
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- They offer newborn classes at many places so I think it's up to the parent to choose what is best. If it were me, I'd definantly want the kids to be protected at all ...
- I started all my kids around 18 months in the parent-tot classes. I think they are getting old enough by then to "understand" a little bit about how it all works. Th...
- I don't think it is too early after 9 months or so. It is a gradual process, so be prepared for years of lessons. It really does take time. For the toddler age I hi...
