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Teach Your Child to Swim – Paperback

A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Strong, Confident Swimmers Through Gentle, Effective Lessons

Are you a parent of a child who can’t swim yet—and you’re not sure where to start? Whether you’ve tried lessons before or you’re just feeling overwhelmed, this book is your practical, encouraging guide to teaching your child how to swim from the comfort of your own pool (or even your bathtub).

Created by certified Water Safety Instructor Amanda Girton, this 11-chapter guide walks you through everything you need to teach your child how to float, kick, swim to the edge, and feel confident in the water—at your own pace, without any experience required.

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How to start water acclimation with infants as young as 2 months old
✔️ Step-by-step swim lessons for toddlers and young children ages 6 months and up
✔️ How to teach floating, kicking, scooping, breath control, and swim-to-safety skills
✔️ What to do if your child is fearful, resistant, or dependent on floaties
✔️ Tips for neurodivergent swimmers and those with sensory sensitivities
✔️ Water safety education for the whole family (including emergency prep)
✔️ Realistic timelines, positive language, and no-pressure progress

Bonus Features Include:

• Printable swim milestone bingo cards 🏅

• Water safety quiz for parents and kids

• Emergency pool plan template

• Songs, games, and gentle cues for keeping swim time playful and fun

• Access to additional resources and digital tools

With Amanda’s warm, down-to-earth teaching style, you’ll feel supported every step of the way. This book is more than a swim guide—it’s your confidence-builder, water safety toolkit, and parent-friendly swim curriculum in one.

No fancy gear. No rigid timelines. Just real results and a swimmer who loves the water.