Tag: swimming

Few things are as much fun as splashing around at the beach or in a backyard pool, but not every child is confident about taking the plunge. For some children, the idea of getting in the water and trying to swim can be a bit frightening. But with the proper positive reinforcement, they can overcome their fears and discover just how much fun swimming can be.

May is National Water Safety Month, a good time for parents to consider teaching their children how to swim. The American Academy of Pediatrics supports swimming lessons for most children 4 years and older. Water safety classes can also reduce the risk of drowning in younger children, the pediatrics group reports, but advises that because children develop at different rates, not all will be ready to swim at the same age.