Simply put, the earlier you sign up your child for swimming lessons, the more confident they'll be as they become older.
- According to swimming instructor Kimona Delpratt based in New York, many parents enjoy the benefits that come with their child learning to swim; this is a time when Mom and child gets to bond with each other while following the instructions from a certified instructor like Mrs. Delpratt. The Mommy and me program involves a Mom and child in the pool with an instructor.
- The instructor usually demonstrates with the child or a dummy how the basic techniques are done, and then allow the Mom or Dad to do the same techniques with their child. She suggested that the recommended age to start learning to swim is18 months and up.
- This type of program usually runs for 8 weeks interval; after the first eight weeks Mom and child can continue for another 8 weeks while learning new techniques that would enhance what was learned in the first 8 weeks
Some benefits of swimming lessons:
Frequent swimming exercises improve the mind and breathing techniques; swimming also helps people with asthma.
Most people are aware that swimming is an excellent form of exercise for the young and old.
Conclusions:
To find a licensed qualified instructor in your area, Mrs. Delpratt suggests try The American Red Cross, YWCA, YMCA and Your Local Aquatic Center.
You can search for these places Online or check you local Yellow Pages.
