When you’re spending a lot of time with your children, you might wonder some of the most important skills you should teach your children. Teaching them how to swim should definitely be on your list of top five skills to teach your children before they reach a certain age.  

Swimming is a basic life skill, and it’s also a great way to build endurance and stamina. More importantly, if you have a swimming pool in your home, it’s best to make sure all your kids know how to swim as a safety measure. It’s also a great way for you to spend your time making memories with your children!

Here are some tips that will come in handy when teaching your children how to swim.

Practice during bath time

This is especially important for younger children who are not used to the feeling of water in their face. Get them used to the feeling of getting their head wet in the water by practicing in a closer and safer space like a bathtub.

Make sure you take it gradually and let them know what to expect. Help them understand how to get used to holding their breath under water. This way it’s something familiar for them when they practice it in the pool.

Let them play with pool toys in the bath tub

Anything from floating devices to goggles work to help your child acquaint themselves to a similar environment. You can also start introducing them to swim lessons beforehand. Start with making them comfortable with using these tools to submerge themselves in water.

You can also teach them to blow bubbles in the water to learn how to control their breath. This helps them learn to breathe under water with greater confidence and also how to come up for air easily.

Be confident

You might not realize it but remind yourself to be conscious of your own energy around the children when teaching them how to swim. Children pick up on cues that might indicate if YOU are nervous. The more confident you are, the easier it will be for your child to pick up this natural skill effortlessly.

The best way to teach your children to swim is at home if you want to spend more quality time at home. Prepare for those special moments by getting a custom made pool built in your home in Virginia.

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