07/16/2026
Once that skill is established and the confidence starts to set in, sometimes it can feel overwhelming to make sure you are still safely practicing—especially if you have more than one kiddo to keep an eye on.
If asking first with eye contact “Are you ready?!” Isn’t working —-change the stimulus and try something else!
How about—-high fives before you jump?! No high fives back, then no jumping because the adult in the water isn’t ready!
Not every kiddo is the same so finding what works for your kiddo is important to create water safe boundaries!
07/08/2026