World Aquatic Babies & Children Network Tips for Parents &
Caregivers in Selecting a Program for a Baby or Young Child Best
Program For Your Child Most parents investigate a two or three
program options available in their local area. To find these
options you might: * check the listings in the yellow pages of
your phone book under ‘Swimming Instruction’ * look in your
local newspapers’ (dailys and weeklies) in the classified
section under ‘Instruction’ * check local monthly and quarterly
magazines aimed at parents and families * speak with friends &
teachers who share a common parenting style to yours about
aquatic programs they recommend What to Expect The best programs
focus on helping students become water competent. This includes
instruction in three areas: 1) swimming skills 2) safety
behaviors for the student to use around water and 3) education
of parents about the learn to swim process as well as about
drowning prevention and other safety strategies they can employ.
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