May is National Drowning Prevention Month, a time to pause and acknowledge the reality of drowning. You don’t need to be at a beach to be at risk and that’s why swim class is so important. Here are reasons to consider starting swim class at Aqua-Tots.

Drowning is a silent killer and the #1 cause of unintentional, injury-related death among children ages 1-4, and that fact is not limited to the summer calendar. Children are exposed to water on a daily basis, and it takes as little as 2 inches and 20 seconds to snatch a precious life. Continuation of swim lessons builds upon the relationship your children have established with the water, giving them a healthy respect for it and establishing necessary boundaries in and around it.

SKILLS, SKILLS…SUCH GLORIOUS SKILLS

Time is in short supply when you’re a parent. From school schedules, after school sports and routine appointments it can be hard to squeeze in one more thing but swim lessons are more than an extracurricular activity. They’re one of the few lessons that can save your child’s life…even as an adult. Water safety education is as important to your children’s upbringing as  academic learning, manners and eating vegetables because swimming is a life skill. Plain and simple.

PRACTICE MAKES PROGRESS

Swimming is like all skills and habits, you need to practice to maintain your muscle memory and establish a routine. Water safety has no room for regression when consistent practice makes such life-saving progress. When you keep your child in a consistent swimming routine it’s good for their health and ensures that they’re ready for whatever water greets them.

Now more than ever swim class is important for your child’s well-being and development.  When kids and parents are desperate for distractions, longer bath times or the possibility of unsupervised water access increase risk of drowning. Signing up for swim class gives everyone a much needed change of scenery and a chance to engage with new teachers and friends.

See what swim class looks like and check out Aqua-Tots. ALL families can sign up to try a FREE class when you call to schedule a trial lesson – mention LittleGuide Detroit.

Aqua-Tots Swim Schools provides year-round swimming lessons for kids of all ages, including swim lessons for babies and toddlers. The world-renowned swimming instruction and “safety first, fun every second” approach features water safety certified swim instructors, a family-friendly environment, and state-of-the-art facility with a comfortable 90° pool.

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