How Can We Help?
How to support your child’s learning
Understand the process
- At first, your child may show some reluctance. A certain amount of crying or complaining is to be expected.
- It is a natural instinct for your child to show resistance when they are out of their comfort zone.
- Our Instructors are there to support both you and your child every step of the way. However, in most cases, once the child has got used to the lessons, they stop crying and start having fun!
Arrive earlier and stay longer
- Watch other children’s lessons to show enthusiasm about the whole idea of learning how to have fun and be safe in the water, especially if your child is struggling to settle down.
Be part of the team
- Praise your child by smiling, clapping or giving a thumbs up when they have performed a skill requested by the instructor.
Believe in your child
- A positive attitude from parents/caregivers will go a long way in reassuring your child and we are confident that within a term’s weekly lessons your child will have learned how to float safely in the water and you will be celebrating their amazing progress!
Focus on positive reinforcement
- The shower time is a great opportunity to engage with your child about the lesson and express how proud you feel about that day’s achievements.
- Acknowledge any of your child’s concerns but don’t give them extra importance, evaluate if the teachers should be aware of those concerns to tailor the lesson according to your child’s feelings and emotions. Focus on the positive!
Switch your point of view
- Remember children see things from a different point of view. What for you may look insignificant for them really means a lot.
- Use positive body language and an enthusiastic tone of voice.
Create unforgettable memories
- Film the lessons, especially when your child is having fun, sharing them at home. (*Please note: some locations may not allow filming or photography – please check the Venues section on this website for more information).
- Talk about the teachers, try to remember their names – it is written on their swimming cap- and encourage them to teach their dolls and toys to swim and float at home.