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Swim or Not to Swim
Asked by M.B. from San Francisco
on June 16, 2008
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I enrolled my 4 year old into a swim class. She did this with me when she was younger. Never has had any fear of the water. We go to the beach and she loves getting we...
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- Maybe it's the wrong teacher.
- Do not stop going! Even if she just sits there, keep going! I was a swim teacher for 8 years, and a child would never sit the whole session out, they always joined i...
- M., I assume that from what you said that it was a group class. Sometimes kids need individual lessons for one on one security. Possible option. Definately go ahead w...
1 Year of Swim Lessons and Not Swimming on His Own
Asked by E.R. from Dallas
on June 22, 2008
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My child has been been taking swimming lessons for a year with Emler. Turned 3 and is not about to turn 4. He will swim with his teacher there but today when we were...
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- At that age, I don't think the lessons are really swimming lessons as much as not drowning lessons. It sounds to me like he's doing great. Like the others have s...
- I think you have a high level of expectation for your little one. He is still quite young. Being in unfamiliar surroundings is very disorienting. I think that your oth...
- I think it is a great success if he is dog paddling and practicing on his own whether he goes somewher at all. That is a big step. He naturally feels that he is safe...
Learning to Swim
Asked by K.H. from Los Angeles
on March 2, 2008
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at what age does it benefit a baby to take swim lessons? when do they actually learn how to swim?
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- The sooner the better! Even if they're just learning how to flip over on their back and float. It could save her life! I saw an amazing video of a baby who feel int...
- by six months, it's amazing good luck c
- Hi. I learned to swim when I was about a year old. My brother learned to swim when he was 18 months old. I taught my oldest son how to swim when he was 4 and my nex...
What Was Your Major or Career?
Asked by M.L. from Houston
on June 29, 2011
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I am 3 classes from getting my associates degree in general studies. Then, I will have to declare a major when I apply to a university. I know what I don't want to do ...
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- I was a pre-med major in college. Graduated and went to work as a pharmaceutical rep for 3 yrs. Loved medical sales! (My parents had a financial setback with...
- I have a B.S. in Economics. After receiving my degree I worked as a Marketing Asst and then moved into the engineering department as an Engineering Requirements Anal...
- My young life I was a Ballerina. I danced through college. I was injured in the line of duty. My injury was going to set me back big time. It was one of those li...
Your Experience with Infant Rescue Swim Vs. Traditional Swimming Classes
Asked by C.L. from Los Angeles
on August 23, 2011
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I'm seeking your feedback concerning the infant rescue swim classes (which go up to 5 or 6 years, actually) vs. traditional swimming classes. Have any of you enrolle...
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- Last year when my son was three we did private lessons and he has no FEAR of water. That's all I wanted out of it. He loves putting his head under water and ASKS to be...
- If I had the money and the time, I'd put my kids in infant swim - they really get swimming. I've seen kids that have done it and there is a world of difference betwee...
- One of my granddaughters (who will be 2 next week) has been in one-on-one self-rescue classes. I don't know if there are different kinds of these classes, but she in ...
Swim Lessons
Asked by L.W. from Dallas
on May 18, 2007
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Can anyone give me some feedback on Emler Swim School. Are they worth the money?
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- I went to the Emler school on Park and Preston when my son was only 6-months old. Granted, it was more for the bonding of Mommy and Me time, as opposed to actually le...
- My son just finished also and loved it. I wasn't sure what to expect because he is just 3 years old but by the end of the session he is able to swim under water by hi...
- I read that one of the kids swims with floaties. I am a water survival instructor and strongly suggest you do not use flotation devices on your children. It gives them...
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...
Learning to Swim
Asked by K.C. from St. Louis
on July 11, 2011
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My 4 year old son is just learning to swim. Any ideas and/or suggestions on keeping him safe while allowing some independence (he likes to do everything "himself"). ...
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- My daughter is 4 1/2 years old, been learning to swim for almost a year now. She has slowly gotten over her fear of the water. I am ALWAYS in the water with her and if...
- Are you getting him swim lessons? Those are really important. As far as toys are concerned, we bought my boys a "bullet" which "flies" through the water. They h...
- If you aren't in the water, he can't be in the water - PERIOD. Only allow him to venture off as far as his belly button unless you are right next to him, esp in any...
Swim Diapers?
Asked by S.S. from Sacramento
on June 11, 2009
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I have enrolled my 2 year old in swim lessons, so would like to know what the best swim diaper is. Are the reusable ones any good? Any info. would be great! Thanks!!
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- Target has bathing suits where the bottoms are reusable diapers. They are inexpensive and work well. Right there in the infant section.
- Hi S., I have a friend that teaches Infant Swimming and she recommends the bathing suits that have the cotton diaper. The disposable ones just fill up and leak. Check...
- Double check with the location. Our pool requires "TRIPLE UP!", which is a swim diaper, a diaper cover, and a swim suit for all that are not potty trained. S. E.
Swim Lessons
Asked by N.S. from Chicago
on March 25, 2007
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Does anyone have any reccomendations for infant and toddler swim lessons around Lincolnwood, Skokie or Evanston?
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- Hi there, You might want to try Lifetime Fitness. I think it is near Old Orchard. Also, I am pretty sure there is a JCC in Lincolnwood. Hope that helps. Jolie
- Hey N., My 6 1/2 month son and I take swim lessons at the YWCA in Evanston. It is on Church in between Ridge and Asbury. He loves it! They have a great program. M...
- When my son was a toddler I had him take swimming lessons at Lifetime Fitness on Old Orchard Rd. in Skokie. He loved the class, and at the toddler age it is meant to ...
