18/07/2026
If your child refuses to put their face in the water - this is for you!
•Forcing it usually makes things worse.
•Bribing might work once.
•Pressure often creates more fear.
But games?
•Games make children curious!
•They forget they’re “practising”.
•They relax!
•They explore!
•They start trying things because they want to, not because they’re being told!
Let them do it at their own pace and when they do give them the best praise you can think of!
If you have a bath - put toys in that sink and start off by blowing into the water “make a hole in the water” Then progress to blowing bubbles from the mouth, same again with nose in and trying with face in. Sometimes this takes days, weeks or months but it will come! 😊
Ashley
