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Swimming Lessons
Asked by P.D. from San Diego
on June 10, 2011
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My 1 year old son used to love water, he would go in with my husband and me without a problem, until we took him to his first swimming lesson and he freaked out becaus...
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- You know, I taught swimming lessons for many years, and it is fairly common for little ones to have that reaction at first. I think you will find that if you hide your...
- Ok I did a sink and swim class with my daughter. We live in Florida and they need to know how to get to the edge of the pool and out so they dont drown. She cried a ...
- My daughter had the same problem. i made her go-after the 1st week it was MUCH better. Hang in there. I just read everyone else's answers, i have 3 kids, and i ha...
Do You Recommend Swimming Lessons?
Asked by C.B. from Austin
on May 5, 2008
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I have been thinking of signing up my daughter for swimming lessons and was wondering if it was good at this age. Should I wait til she is 3? Also, do you recommend a ...
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- What you'll get at this age is a "parent and me" class, where they'll teach your child about feeling comfortable in the water, putting her face in the water, etc. Phys...
- Dear C., Come do a free trial lesson at Emler Swim School in North Austin on Anderson Mill Road! We are people who LOVE kids, teaching kids to love swimming. W...
- I've taken my little one on and off since she was 8months old. For the fun of being in the water not water safety!! Look into the YMCA they have great classes. Also...
Is It Ok to Swim While Pregnant?
Asked by C.L. from San Francisco
on July 15, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I'm asking on behalf of my friend. She's 6 months pregnant and has been experiencing some spotting throughout her pregnancy. The doctor told her to stop go...
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- Hi! Congrats on your great news!!! As a former swimmer, high school coach, masters coach and two time mom myself, I can tell you from experience that it is GREAT to ...
- just a quick note - nothing is wrong with stretching your arms up and out while you're pregnant. She can reach up and grab things off of the top shelf is she needs to.
- I spotted thru all of my pregnancies. It's only a problem if the blood becomes red like a fresh cut, if it's not brownish, then be careful. I got into the pool to cool...
Son Turning 4 - Swim Lessons?
Asked by C.L. from Las Vegas
on June 8, 2009
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Ok, my son will be 4 in august and he's so interested in swimming and learning. Is it worth it to pay for someone to teach him to swim, or is it something I should tr...
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- we go to austrailain swim schools since my daugther was 20 months, and she was swimming by 2.5 (not alone). They teach pool safety, etc. But since he is 4 he does no...
- It depends on who you talk to and where you go. The most important thing is to teach a kid to float/get to the wall/climb out. For us, living in So. Cal, lessons wer...
- Agree with all the Mommy Posters. My son is 3 in July and he's already starting lessons...would have been last summer if I could have afforded it!
Taking 6 Year Old Snorkeling
Asked by S.M. from Washington DC
on November 11, 2008
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I am thinking of taking my 6 year old son snorkeling during the Winter Break. He is an excellent swimmer, can swim 50 meters nonstop and more, tread water for long pe...
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- You can be assured that he will do excellent with the snorkeling if he is already such a great swimmer. Get him the set and have him practice in the bathtub. If you ...
- oh, what wonderful fun! snorkeling is just the best. i don't think you need to restrict it to the middle part of the vacation at all. just make sure he's breathing c...
- I believe you can snorkle any time, but Scuba diving prior to a flight is a concern. Maybe you can surprise him with the mask and fins on the flight--something for hi...
Can Your Child Swim?
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on July 14, 2010
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I was wondering how people teach their kids to swim?
We have a pool, so I am really determined to get my son swimming sooner than later. He's 4 1/2.
He has gone...
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- my daughter is seven, and i have just now convinced her to put her face under water, all this time its been a fear., but my almost two year old, already doing it happi...
- We also have a pool and 6 out of 7 of my kids/nephews have learned to swim, by age 4...I didn't even bother w/the mommy and me classes and put them in level 1 at 3 yrs...
- gradually increase the distance he has to swim back to get out of the pool. both of my boys learned to swim at age 3 without any formal lessons, just swimming in the ...
Sports and Hurt Kids
Asked by A.G. from Boston
on March 16, 2012
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Has anyone NOT let their kids play a sport because they were afraid of the kid getting hurt?
I always hear stories about kids getting seriously hurt from different s...
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- My 18yo daughter plays soccer like it's her job. She's sprained an ankle and hurt her knee (not in the same season, thankfully!) but no major injuries. On the ot...
- I've never forbade my kids from playing a sport (or climbing a tree, swimming in the creek, or anything else) due to fear of injury. BUT...I'm scared to death that ...
- As my son gets older and the sports become more intense and aggressive, this is something that worries me. He is going into his 5th year of football, plays basketball...
My Son Suddenly Refuses to Swim
Asked by R.P. from Philadelphia
on July 6, 2010
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My seven year old son used to love to swim, but now he gets very upset when I even mention going to our community pool. He always did well in weekly lessons, but comp...
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- He sounds like a good enough swimmer to me. I wouldn't push it. He can always catch up if he gets more interested in it later since he's not brand new to the water. ...
- I think first I would talk to him about it - see if there is something he is afraid of, embarrassed about, etc. Get his feelings about why he is so opposed to going to...
- Well, you said you already knew he was safe in the water.....why push him into something he clearly doesn't want to do? My son is 7 an he is just starting to "go unde...
How Skilled Is Your Swimmer?
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on June 14, 2011
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My daughter is 10 and she can't swim. We tried a few sessions at our local park district but she didn't get much teacher attention and I wasn't happy with the lessons....
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- I guess I am a little biased. My hubby is a PADI Diver and so is my 16 yo. The other two are at her heels, they are just not old enough. 16 yo missed the cutoff da...
- Swimming is an important life skill! One two-week session is not enough. We started my daughter at age 3 and son just before age 2....they will continue lessons at the...
- It doesn't really matter how skilled per say. I would have your daughter attend until you feel comfortable and she feels comfortable with her swimming. Every one adv...
Cruises
Asked by L.N. from New York
on January 16, 2012
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i know this is too late in the game to probably plan and book it but still i thought i'd ask to see what you all think.
kids and i were planning on going overseas thi...
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- I have heard in many places that Disney Cruise is great for kids. I'd go with that! I'm sure that they have some flexibility for kids that you haven't read about yet...
- We have been on two cruises recently with Norwegian Cruise Lines, although not with kids (we did peek into the kids room and it looked great). What's nice about NCL is...
- When we took a cruise, we could still order food to the stateroom (I did lunch that way a couple of times b/c DD was napping) or go to the serve yourself buffet for di...
