Starr Swim Lessons

It's with a heavy heart that I am not going to offer swim lessons anymore. This momma is busy enjoying all things my kids are involved in along with having more responsibilities with my day job! Thank you to those who entrusted me to teach your babies! It was truly an honor. Pretty awesome to say I could help over 200 kiddos learn how to swim!

THANK YOU

Great information. Know the signs and watch your kids!

Watch your kids while they swim. Many kids will drown right in front of their parents, because drowning doesn’t look like what you think it does.

Do YOU know what it looks like?

It’s not what you see on TV. TV dramatizes it to keep you in suspense and make you keep watching.

This is what drowning REALLY looks like:

1) It’s SILENT. No splashes. No screams. They are trying to breathe and can’t make noises.

2) It’s FAST! It takes 20-60 seconds.

3) There is no jumping out of the water or arms flailing around. It happens almost entirely under water.

4) Their head will be arched up, attempting to reach the surface to breathe. They may bob up and down just at the surface for a little while and this can look like doggy paddling/playing.

5) Under the water, they are in a vertical, up and down position and their arms and legs are cycling as if they are trying to climb a ladder.

6) They can’t move forward much, if at all….not enough to get to safety.

7) They can be right next to the wall or an exit and still not be able to reach it…and they will drown inches away from safety.

8 ) They can be in water shallow enough for them to stand in but not realize they can simply stand up, as they are in panic mode.

Learn to spot drowning. You just might save a little life!!

It's that time of year!!! Love these smiling faces!! Always be diligent parents and keep an eye on your kiddos.

I realized I didn't post in here this summer. I had a record breaking # of students this year at 40 total!!! I was BUSY!!!! This was a combination of new kiddos and refresher training. I have a healthy list for starting back up in May.

Thanks for everyone who gave a referral!!! It's truly a blessing to get to teach and enjoy doing it too!

Teaching is so rewarding!! 🥰😍

Double the fun with these two! Day 5 with 4yr old twins!

As a parent, I understand the importance of teaching this life saving skill. I am here to get results for you as quickly as possible, because the alternative is not something I can imagine. The benefit I get when a child learns how to swim is huge for me! Let me help you get the results you are looking for and peace of mind you need as a parent. Along the way, I get to meet some really amazing kids that touch my heart!! Just like this guy!!! (4yrs old)

So proud of these two! Day 9 of their lessons and they don't want to put their floaties back on! We have created little fish! (Ages 4 & 3)

Let me help get your kids swimming!

WHEN SHOULD MY CHILD LEARN TO SWIM?

Children develop at different rates, and not all are ready to begin swim lessons at exactly the same age. When making your decision, keep your child's emotional maturity, physical and developmental abilities and limitations, and comfort level in the water in mind.

Additionally, keep your/their access to water in mind.

(Ages 2+)

CAN YOU TELL WHEN A PERSON IS DROWNING? **Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect. It's not like in the movies!! Drowning is SILENT!!

***When they get quiet, you need to get to them and find out why.

This doesn’t mean that a person who is yelling for help and thrashing isn’t in real trouble—they are experiencing aquatic distress. Not always present before the instinctive drowning response, aquatic distress doesn’t last long, but unlike true drowning, these victims can still assist in their own rescue. They can grab lifelines, reach for throw rings, etc.

There are other visual cues to look for when trying to recognize a drowning person. They include the following:

- Head tilted back with mouth open
- Head low in the water, with mouth at water level
- Eyes glassy and empty, unable to focus
- Eyes closed
- Hair over forehead or eyes
- Not using legs
- Hyperventilating or gasping
- Trying to swim in a particular direction but not making headway
- Trying to roll over onto the back
- Appears to be climbing an invisible ladder

**Invest in swim lessons. Ages 2+ (Adults too!)

**A good swimming instruction program should offer the below.

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 – 4 years old.

Please talk to your children about water safety.

1. Never Swim Alone
2. Supervise Children when they are in the water. Do not let your guard down.
3. Don't Play breath holding games.
4. Wear a life vest. (Young or inexperienced children)
5. Don't jump in the water to save a friend. (Teach your child this tip! Instead throw them a safety device and/or get help!)
6. Enter the water feet first.
7. Stay Away from pool drains
8. Stay within designated swim areas.
9. Avoid using alcohol
10. Get CPR training

Invest in swimming lessons!