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Early Start In The Pool Can Save A Life! |
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Story by Kinda Blomberg Photos by Derba Todd
Here in south Florida, we all know how important it is to teach our precious little ones how to swim with water all around us. I am one of the lucky ones, who is rewarded on a daily basis, teaching children to swim, and at the same time get to play with them! Do you remember the days as a kid when you twirled and whirled about just to see how many somersaults you could do in a row before you got dizzy? Or, how about those games of sharks and minnows or "Marco, Polo" with your brother or sister or your best friend? Do you remember those "popcorn" contests to see who could pop out of the water the highest? And who could forget the "Nestea plunge." You see, it's important to get those swim lessons in early, in fact, it could be life saving. But at the same time, there is tremendous value in just getting in the pool with your kids and having fun! Let them explore their watery world and learn to push their limits with the watchful eye of mom or dad right there to guide them back to safety. Small children gain so much from just playing on the steps with toys and diving for water rings or playing mermaid. I smile every time I teach class and my little "students" start to sing "tic, tock" while they are barely able to put words together. They know what fun it is to have mom rock them back and forth and then toss them up into the air! So, remember when you are feeling the heat of south Florida, grab your suit and towel and don't forget to yell "cannonball!" If you are interested in swim lessons for your child ages 6 months and up please contact Kinda or Larry Blomberg with First in Swimming Swim School. We offer group and private lessons at the Lighthouse Yacht and Racquet Club or your home pool. We can be reached at (954)788-7300.
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