Swimming Lessons with Britt

Talk about a rough start to the weekend!!!!

Thank you all for your flexibility and understanding with today’s schedule change. I truly appreciate how supportive and adaptable this community continues to be.

While we may have missed one of our Saturdays at East—with only a few remaining—I’m really looking forward to being back in the water with everyone next week. Your consistency and commitment mean so much, and it doesn’t go unnoticed.

To the families I do get to see today, I’m excited for our time together! And even for those we’re missing in person, I’m grateful we still get to stay a little connected online.

See you all very soon 🤍

🧜🏾‍♀️✨ Little Swimmers Turning Into Mermaids ✨🧜🏾‍♀️

Your child is already doing AMAZING things in the water 💙 They can swim short distances, put their face in, maybe even float, and make it back to the wall—huge wins!!

Now this is where we begin leveling up… and where confidence really starts to grow 🫧 as we move to deeper waters and bigger challenges.

🧜🏾‍♀️ Learning how to breathe while swimming
🫧 Practicing lifting the head, side breathing, and rolling onto the back
🧜🏾‍♀️ Building confidence so they don’t freeze or rush to stand
🫧 Connecting arms + breath control + body movement smoothly
🧜🏾‍♀️ Starting to tread water, float longer, and refine strokes

Breathing can feel tricky at first—it takes more effort and coordination. But with practice and guidance, they learn to stay calm, keep moving, and TRUST their skills 💪💦

If your kiddo needs help this stage, don’t quit, come see me!! This is where everything starts coming together and their independence in the water really shines ✨

We’re not just swimming… we’re building strong, confident kids.

Hopefully opening more spaces helps everyone trying to get in before summer & those who missed snagging a spot earlier!

Fridays at East 6-8pm
Monday, Thursday, Friday 8-10am at Pickering Pool

New Families:
https://swimminglessonsdotlife.setmore.com/services/sb5bc234ceee7bec7a6b6acc19fcd05047ddae6a3

Returning Summer Families:
https://swimminglessonsdotlife.setmore.com/services/2dd29428-b336-4ac9-ae59-7dabae854e77

Members: https://swimminglessonsdotlife.setmore.com/services/sb5bc234ceee7bec7a6b6acc19fcd05047ddae6a3

If you have a little one under 3, here are a few ways I can support you and your child in the water 👇

🧜🏾‍♀️ Traditional 20-minute lessons
Perfect for short attention spans! These are great for parents who prefer to stay on the side or want to start introducing their child to a teacher/student dynamic as they grow. https://swimminglessonsdotlife.setmore.com/services/sc4b655fdd069eb799b771a9a378a96aa299e7d46

🧜🏾‍♀️ Waterbabies (Parent + Child Class)
This is where you learn how to teach your baby to swim in a group class setting for FREE. We work together in the water, building trust, comfort, and foundational skills you can practice anytime. https://swimminglessonsdotlife.setmore.com/classes/830597d1-2312-4a78-9b90-4870ed532d79

🧜🏾‍♀️ Private Waterbabies (Bring a Friend!)
Book a paid 30-minute session on my private lesson calendar and invite a friend and their baby to join you. It’s a fun, supportive way to learn together while still getting personalized guidance. https://swimminglessonsdotlife.setmore.com/services/s4e53345139d2237c5355e41eaea6e621cc425220

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Water safety is not something we take lightly. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 0–4, and early, intentional exposure to water can make a life-saving difference.

The goal isn’t just comfort—it’s confidence, awareness, and helping your child learn to make safer choices in and around water… instead of just holding on tight.

If you’re ready to get started or have questions, I’m here to help 🤍

Little swim hack for you 👇

Most kids don’t like putting their face in the water… not because they can’t — but because it feels scary.

Eyes squeezed shut.
Everything goes dark.
Water gets in their nose.

That’s why I LOVE goggles.

I don’t push a lot of extras… but goggles are one thing I will always say yes to. They help kids SEE, feel safe, and build confidence. I don’t want your child to connect the pool with stinging eyes or discomfort.

But here’s the big thing 👇

It doesn’t have to be perfect.
It just has to be DONE.

They can turn their head.
They can squeeze you tight.
They can come up fast.

Just go underwater.

✨ Bonus points if you go under with them.
Show them it’s not a big deal.
Most times I’m not even wearing goggles — I open my eyes, smile, and show them the water is safe and splashing is FUN.

The first few visits?
It will NOT look picture perfect.

It might look silly.
They might turn away.
They might get a little water in their mouth.

That’s okay.

Give them simple tools:
👀 “Open your eyes”
🤐 “Close your mouth”
💨 “Take a deep breath” (show them!)

Keep it simple. Keep it consistent. Even if they drink water! We are not scared! It happens 🤷🏾‍♀️

And make this your rule:
👉 Go underwater 3 times every time you’re at the pool.

Set the expectation. Stick to it.
That’s how confidence is built.

⚠️ One more BIG tip:
Make sure your goggles are sealed and fit your child’s face well.
We want a consistent, comfortable experience — no water in the eyes.

When goggles work, kids trust them.
Just like they trust you.

Water in the eyes = frustration.
The right fit = confidence.

I’ll drop my Amazon link below with:
✔️ My favorite kids goggles by face size

Under 3
https://amzn.to/4mx2WmJ

Over 3
https://amzn.to/3QGMGn3

✔️ Options for kids who like nose coverage
https://amzn.to/48nPGuX

✔️ My favorite adult goggles too (so you can lead by example 😉)
https://amzn.to/4cpbLu6

You should also be able to find these at Big 5 if you need same day pick up!

This is exactly what my program is about — simple, realistic steps that actually work.

If you want help teaching your child the right way, my 20-minute sessions are designed to keep kids focused, comfortable, and progressing FAST 💙

Grab your spot here: https://swimminglessonsdotlife.setmore.com/services/sc4b655fdd069eb799b771a9a378a96aa299e7d46