Parent Tot Message
"Let the water do the work"
Our infant/toddler program is designed to provide your young swimmer with a positive introduction into the aquatic environment. Through our first series of lessons we will explore the water through song and repetition. The parent child bond will help to build trust and allow children to explore their aquatic potential in a non-threatening manner. Our goal is to provide parents with the necessary skills to assist in the child's aquatic development.
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Parent Tot I
The Journey Begins
Ages 6-15 months
Parent to Teacher ratio 6:1
Developmentally infants are capable of back floating but prefer to be upright and not confined on their back, swimming to a wall or platform and pulling themselves to an upright position, and rolling onto their back to breathe.
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Parent Tot II
Aquatic Adaptation
Ages 16-30 months
Parent to Teacher ratio 6:1
Developmentally toddlers are capable of pulling and kicking through the water, swimming underwater, popping up and breathing, and picking up objects unassisted.
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Fears are developed when a child's healthy and natural reluctance is responded to by an overreacted, well-intentioned parent.
- Don't minimize the reality of their fear
- Don't be overly impressed with their fears.
- Don't over emphasize re-assurances.
- Don't expect your child to be fearful of the water, as children will live up to your expectations!
- Don't be a slave to their fear. (it is okay to ignore it sometimes!)
- Do be matter of fact and unimpressed with their fear.
- Do continue having a good time for yourself.
- Do have faith and show encouragement.
"Unable to communicate symbolically, infants employ the emotional system as a primary means for monitoring themselves and modulating their behavior in relation to others." |
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