1. Play with water at home You can help their confidence along with some water play. A tub of water outside, sprinklers and even the bath are all great tools you can easily use to help them grow comfortable to water.
2. Enrol them in swimming lessons As soon as you can and leave the teaching of skills to the professionals.
3. Speak positively Speak positively about the water, give your child the information they need to stay safe and, most of all, always supervise carefully and closely.
4. Make it a comforting experience Provide encouragement and let them know you are near them watching and soon they won’t need you at all.
5. Encourage, but don’t push If they’re not ready, just try suggesting it again next time. They need to feel safe, not threatened.
6. Take them to a range of water experiences Children need to be confident in all water forms not just the pool.
7. Get them involved with the ocean, lakes, water parks as well.
8. Give them the tools to build confidence Things like floaties, kickboards and water noodles are great aides for making your child feel confident in the water.
9. Let your child take the lead Encouragement is important, but your child will let you know when they’re ready to take the next step.
10. Set an example It’s important to lead by example and show your child that what you’re expecting them to try is safe.
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