Swimming Dad Photo Parents often think asthma is a barrier to sports. That a child should take it easy, avoid exertion, cold air, running, or jumping. The fear of choking, attacks, and the inhaler in the bag becomes part of everyday life. But water tells a different story. Many children start swimming because they have asthma! From my many years of experience working with babies, children, teenagers, adults, veterans, and children with disabilities, I can confidently say th

Swimming Dad Foto Roditelji često misle da je strah od vode  najveći problem kod dece. Zato na časove plivanja dolaze sa željom da se taj strah što pre „izbriše“. Međutim iz dugogodišnjeg rada sa decom od najranijeg uzrasta u vodi mogu da kažem: Za b ezbednost dece u vodi opasnije je previše samopouzdanja nego strah. Zvuči paradoksalno? Ali, da… Opasnije je kada se dete uopšte ne plaši vode! Odgovornost je velika kada je dete u vodi Ovaj tekst nije tu da roditelje uplaši, ni

Swimming Dad Photo Parents often believe that fear of water  is the biggest problem children face. That’s why many of them come to swimming lessons hoping that fear will be “erased” as quickly as possible. However, after many years of working with babies and young children in the water, I can confidently say this:  When it comes to children’s safety in water, too much confidence is often more dangerous than fear. It sounds paradoxical, doesn’t it? But yes - it can be more da