T.O.H.P. Burnham Free Library (Essex)

Sink or swim, water safety and swimming lessons guide for parents, Joy Symons

eng

Includes bibliographical references (page 66)

no index present

non fiction

Sink or swim

973925245

Joy Symons

water safety and swimming lessons guide for parents

"Hether you are thinking about starting your children in swimming lessons or you already have, this book will help you get the most out of lessons.'Sink or Swim' includes tips and expert advice on what you should expect from swimming and water safety teachers. It includes instructions to show you how to put on a swimming cap (including photos) and goggles.This book answers many parent questions from infant lessons to mini-squad expectations and helps parents and teachers understand each other, for maximum benefit to the student.'Sink or Swim' is a great addition to any child's swimming bag"--Page 4 of cover

Gettng started: Priorities -- Choosing a swim school -- It takes seven years to walk -- Caps and goggles -- Swimwear essentials -- Know the policies -- Make-up lessons -- Matching parents with teachers -- Medical conditions -- Now that you've started: Check in -- Time and money -- Every child is different -- No one is perfect -- Other children -- Being late (or early) -- Repetition -- Separation anxiety -- Parent fears -- Trust your teacher -- Assessing every session -- Behaviour management -- Rewards -- Trainee teachers -- Daddy comes today -- Siblings -- Winter cold weather -- Jewellery -- How can you help your child? -- Communication: Communication is key-teacher, parent, student -- It's too late, you've already said it! -- Crying -- Parent coaches -- Water safety: Vigilance outside lessons -- Water safety weeks -- Don't overreact...move calmly but quickly -- Public health and safety: Photography policy -- Parents follow rules too -- Forgot your cap, goggles or towel? -- Accidents happen -- Diarrhoea -- Sickness -- Infant classes: In the beginning -- Six months -- Crying -- Repetition -- Progression -- Taking on water -- Swimwear (nappies) -- Tips: How to do your child's hair before swimming and water safety lessons -- How to put on googles -- Before school classes -- 5pm classes -- Swim bag -- Aqua ear -- About the author