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This post is sponsored by Goldfish Swim School<\/a>. All thoughts and opinions are my own.<\/p>\n

Spring is right around the corner!\u00a0 I can’t wait to open the windows, bask in the sunshine and take advantage of the warm days to go swimming. In Michigan, there is always water nearby as we’re surrounded by lakes and while I love having so much access to waterfront areas, it can also be nerve-wracking when you have little ones. Drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide, accounting for 7% of all injury-related deaths (source: WHO<\/a>). Being surrounded by so much water around us (lakes, pools, ponds), water safety is something that I’m always concerned with.<\/p>\n

Swimming and water-related activities can be absolutely wonderful exercise and a part of many memory making spring break and summer activities, but it’s so important to know how to stay safe when in and around water! Swimming can come with risks, but implementing and instilling smart swim and water rules can help to keep everyone safe when on and around the water this year.<\/p>\n

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Swimming Safety Tips For Kids:<\/h1>\n

Never Leave Children Unattended Near Water<\/h2>\n

It only takes seconds for a child to fall into the water or become overwhelmed in the water. An adult (not an older sibling) should always be present. For children under 5, it’s recommended to always be within arms reach. If you need to leave the area – even if it’s just for a minute, take your children with you or be sure to have a responsible, designated adult watching and supervising.<\/p>\n

Ask Permission First<\/h2>\n

Go over the rules regularly and consistently with your children that they must ask permission before going near water (pool, lakes, rivers, etc.) and always have an adult with them at all times.<\/p>\n

Swim Lessons<\/h2>\n

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Swimming lessons are so important for children of all ages. We started our children in swim lessons at Goldfish Swim School<\/a> several months ago (you can read about our experience here<\/a>) and so glad we started when they were young. Swim lesson are so important in teaching them the skills needed to be safer and more confident in water. Goldfish Swim School has lessons for children beginning at ages 4 months to 12 years that teaches children how to swim, respect the water and have lots of fun while doing it. The staff is wonderful and the facility has everything you could possibly need:<\/p>\n