At Five Star Swim School we provide swim lessons for students as young as 6 months old as we know it is never too early to begin working on the development of an essential life skill. Learn about the many benefits of enrolling into parent and child swimming lessons in this blog post!
Participation in parent and child swim lessons allows you to have dedicated one-on-one time. It is easy to get caught up in the many tasks of being a parent, making it very important to ensure you are spending time to bond with your child in an engaging activity. Attending a weekly swim class is a wonderful way to take a break from your busy life and connect with your child. In a “Seahorse” lesson, students are introduced to basic swim instruction in a fun environment. You will sing songs as you assist your child in practicing simple, effective water safety techniques. Your child will also benefit from the skin to skin contact which releases oxytocin, the love hormone, promoting a stronger bond between you and baby. Plus, you could learn a few things yourself! By taking part in parent and child swimming lessons, you will learn how to safely assist your child as they explore water as well as how to spot unsafe conditions that could go unnoticed.
Baby and me swim classes are an excellent way to prepare your child for independent swim instruction. Students who begin swim lessons in later childhood may have already established a fear of water, making their introduction to swim school a bit complicated. If your child has participated in a parent and child course, they are most likely going to enjoy attending swim class with a smile on their face. As an experienced, comfortable student, your child will have an advantage over their peers and will therefore advance more quickly than those in their class.
Aside from bonding and preparation benefits, your child has potential to be smarter thanks to swim lessons as they stimulate neurological development. At a time when major developments are still taking place, stimulation accelerates that development, resulting in an advanced neurological system of your child. This development plays part in improving your child’s balance both in and outside of the water, allowing them to easily float in the pool and safely take their first steps. Additionally, the stimulation experienced in a swim class is sure to drain your child a bit, making a hearty nap a near future possibility.
Lastly, while your child works on learning an important life skill, they will also be picking up a few others along the way. By attending a group activity with other children their age, your child gets to play with other tots, aiding in the development of social skills. While most of the class consists of general instruction to all participants, there are times where the instructor assists students individually. This small portion of class allows your child to work on their patience as they wait their turn. Your child will also benefit from swim class as they will learn to respect water and others.
So why wait? Give the Five Star Swim School location nearest you a call today to learn about how you can start the process of enrolling your child into swim lessons!
Eatontown, NJ – 732-380-1140 // Eatontown@fivestarswimschool.com // Facebook
Edison, NJ – 732-902-2267 // Edison@fivestarswimschool.com // Facebook
Lehigh Valley, PA – 610-351-0017 // LehighValley@fivestarswimschool.com // Facebook
Princeton, NJ – (609)212-2122 // Princeton@fivestarswimschool.com // Facebook
