| No summer holiday can ever be truly complete | | | | to begin with. Avoid other playing children who |
| without the opportunity to play in the waters of | | | | may not only pull your child's focus, but become |
| ocean, stream, or pool. There's simply no better | | | | rowdy and interrupt.o Do not push your child to |
| or more iconic way to enjoy yourself and cool | | | | hard while they are first learning to become |
| down during the hottest parts of the year. In | | | | comfortable with the water. You do not want to |
| order to truly enjoy your family holiday in Devon, | | | | scare them aware from the experience. Instead, |
| however, a thorough knowledge of water safety | | | | work to establish trust with him or her, this will |
| and some basic swimming techniques are | | | | encourage the child to be more daring around the |
| necessary. Without them, one wrong move can | | | | water, knowing that you will be there to save |
| leave you regretting your trip. | | | | them if they feel threatened.o Use fun games like |
| Swim Safety for Kids | | | | bubble blowing to teach your child about skills like |
| Teaching children to swim and play safely in the | | | | holding your breath, exhaling underwater, and |
| water is even more important than it is for | | | | submerging your face and head. |
| grown ups. Children are much more vulnerable in | | | | Your child should learn several important skills. |
| the water, even if they are being watched by a | | | | Walking and playing in the water will help to build |
| parent or lifeguard. However, it is also important | | | | muscles and improve balance. Floating on their |
| for you to make the experience of learning to | | | | back will give your child a protective technique if |
| swim safely a fun one for your child. This will | | | | they get stuck in the water and need help getting |
| encourage him or her to keep going and create | | | | out. So, too, will treading water. Finally, kicking |
| positive memories for future trips to the ocean | | | | should help your child build muscle and become |
| or pool. | | | | more comfortable propelling themselves in water |
| Some Ways to Create a Positive Learning | | | | that is over their heads. With a little work, a lot of |
| Environmento Pay attention to the temperature | | | | fun, and a few simple skills and rules under their |
| of the water, high temperatures can make a child | | | | belts, your kids will be safe and adventurous |
| sleepy while cool ones can cause them to shiver | | | | swimmers enjoying their Devon holidays to the |
| and tense up.o Choose a quiet and calm area to | | | | max! |
| work, especially if your child is scared or nervous | | | | |