News item April 2010 - Changing their previous advisories the American Pediatric Doctors Gave Words Easing their Past Stance Against Aquatic Programs for Children Under 4 years - and Now Point to Possible Benefits. This is a green light for parents of 1 year olds up who desire sensible water orientation programs preparing their children for learn to swim that will follow. Click to view their statement
American Pediatric Doctors speak and advise on swimming lessons for children 1 year and up. May 2010 update
moreKids Learn at Their Own Pace (encourage but don't push)
http://www.cnjonline.com/articles/pool_21727___article.html/swimming_kids.htmlBenefits of Baby Aquatic Programs
http://parenting-secrets.blogspot.com/2007/04/benefits-of-baby-swimming-lessons.htmlFirst Day of Class for Baby in Philippines
http://alphadf.wordpress.com/2007/04/13/13-apr-2007/
We Protect Kids From Everything But Fear
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17770831/site/newsweek/Two Toddlers Drown (article includes safety statistics and info)
http://orangecounty.injuryboard.com/rants-raves/two-orange-county-toddlers-drown-in-backyard-pool.phpDallas Area Pediatric Physician speaks about Learn to Swim
http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/weeklyquestion/a/swim_lessons.htmParent Sentenced to 16 Years for contributing to the near drowning of three children
http://cbs4denver.com/crime/local_story_062222721.htmlMother Shares Experience - It is Never to Late to Learn to Swim
http://ssarkar-goyal.blogspot.com/2007/03/swim-class_03.html
Experts differ sharply on the age children should learn to swim
By Katharine Goodloe articleSlate http://www.slate.com
Fear of the Deep End: What's the best way for kids to learn to swim?by Emily Bazelon article
Water experince at baby health center in China
photo & article
Let's Give Thanks for ... Swimming Teachers by Garrison Keillor article