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Amanda Gawthorpe
Using a poetic verse to describe his feelings for Virginia Newman's method of teaching, Terje Stakset writes:
Virginia Hunt Newman was a Pioneer, And She Made It Quite Clear, Non-Forceful is the Only Way, And in That Direction it Has to Stay, Be Gentle from the Very Start, If You're Going to be Smart.
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Klub Kvapka showing their positive pleasant learning experiences for babies, children, and parents in Trnava, Slovakia. (trouble viewing? click here)
Newly translated into English is
Terje Stakset's Swim
With Love. His gentle go-slow joyful approach with babies is a
- Audio interview with Stakset and translator Hindmarch (15 min.)
Swim coach Laurie Lawrence and Professor Robyn Jorgensen
Children who learn how to swim at a young age are reaching many developmental milestones earlier than the norm according to research published recently. Researchers surveyed parents of 7000 under-fives from Australia, New Zealand and the US over three years. A further 180 children aged 3, 4 and 5 years have been involved in intensive testing, making it the world’s most comprehensive study into early-years swimming. Lead researcher Robyn Jorgensen says the study shows young children who participate in early-years swimming achieve a wide range of skills earlier than the normal population. . . . MORE including quick study summary and highlights plus connection to copy of the study are inside an issue of WABC Focus newsletter in Member's section of this website. Login Now
Kathy McKay of
Lifestyle Swim School and
BabySwimming.com
speaks about philosophy and actions in working with babies and young
children in the pool.
(trouble viewing? click segments below)
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