Myth: Drowning is noisy. I’ll hear my child (or anyone) splashing and struggling in time to help. Fact: Despite what you may have seen in movies, in real life drowning is silent and can happen quickly. This is a particularly dangerous myth when it comes to young children.
Myth: Floats and water wings will keep children safe.
Fact: Pool toys may keep children afloat, but they also give young children an illusion of safety, thinking they can jump in at any time, and they’ll be fine. (Source)
I’ve been a mom for almost 17 years and in that amount of time, I’ve heard one too many tragic stories about a child drowning. when it comes to water safety needs to ALWAYS be at the forefront. I still recall the story of a child that drown while attending a large pool party with ample adults yet each adult assumed the other was surveying the pool. Sadly there is an assumption that drowning is loud with splashing and yelling and screaming, it is not, it is silent, and there is no warning. This is why I’m so adamant about water safety. EVERY child should know how to swim, float, how to remain calm in the water until help arrives. And to be prepared if there ever is a situation where they find themselves falling overboard, or somehow in deep waters. Children should not live in fear of water but have respect for it, and become comfortable around and in water. This is why I’m so excited to have a swim school just down the road!
Goldfish Swim School Sylvania is officially open!
Located at 4959 N. Holland Road, Goldfish Swim School Sylvania provides indoor, year-round swim instruction to children ages 4 months to 12 years old in a safe, fun, and family-friendly setting with highly trained instructors, small class sizes (max 4:1 student to teacher ratio), shiver-free 90-degree pools, and a state-of-the-art water purification system. Goldfish offers perpetual lessons and families can enroll at any time. Goldfish offers convenient scheduling options and families can easily book makeup classes when necessary.
In addition to swim lessons, Goldfish Swim School offers frequent family swims (for both members and non-members) and party packages. Facility highlights include an air-conditioned viewing gallery for parents to watch lessons, individual/private changing rooms, a blow dry station, a snack bar, a retail shop, and warm, tropical décor.
Interested in learning more? Come to Goldfish and see for yourself! Families can book a FREE SWIM LESSON NOW by visiting the website or calling 419/495-5736.
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