Temporary Archive: Suzanne Brockmann's Message Board

as soon as possible! I started my kids in the mommy & me classes, but that's probably because I was a fish growing up and the thought of having kids that couldn't swim scared me to death. My youngest doesn't swim on her own yet (she's 2), but she's very familiar with the water - absolutely no fear. (Good for her - tiring for me)

My 5 & 6 yr olds both swim very well, but they've been in lessons for the last 4 years. We don't do lifejackets in the pool - it makes it harder for them to swim - but they never swim unattended, and we have a poolfence.

The younger they learn, the better, so you definitely want to start as soon as you can. I think this is the year for my youngest. She has enough independence to really start swimming this year. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. :)