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Underwater Self Submersions & Monkey Grips | Building Confidence & Water Safety Skills 💦

Learning to self submerge is a powerful milestone for young swimmers. When children choose to go underwater on their own, they build confidence, independence and breath control in a calm and positive way.

In this video, we show how parent demonstrations can gently encourage children to try new skills. When little ones see a trusted adult model the skill first, it reduces fear and makes learning feel safe and fun.

We also practise monkey grips — holding the pool edge and moving hand-over-hand along the wall. This is a vital water safety skill that helps children:
✔️ Stay connected to a safe exit point
✔️ Move themselves to shallow water
✔️ Build upper body strength and coordination
✔️ Develop independence in the pool

As always, we work at the child’s pace, keeping learning playful, positive and safe. 🩵

Remember: Active adult supervision is essential around water at all times.

You can watch the full video here:

Teaching a 3 Year Old to Swim | Simple Swim Lesson Parents Can Do at Home
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