Teaching a Child to Swim Doesn’t Have to Be Stressful Hi there, Mark here – I hope you’re doing great! If you’re a parent or swimming teacher, you know how emotional teaching a child to swim can be.
These struggles are common — but they’re also avoidable. That’s why I wrote Teach Your Child To Swim. This easy-to-follow book is packed with games, activities, and step-by-step progressions designed to help children learn at their own pace — without fear, without pressure, and without turning lessons into a battle. Whether you’re teaching your own child or a group of beginners, you’ll discover: Click here for an INSTANT preview. By the time you’ve worked through the book, you’ll feel confident, equipped, and proud as you watch your child (or your students) splash, float, glide, and swim — all with a smile. No more dreading lessons. No more tears. Just happy, confident swimmers — and a calm, proud you. What readers are saying: “Great for the non swimmer to doggy paddle stage This is a well-written book and the games are well thought through and enjoyable. The approach really works for me and my son. I wish it had been around earlier!” – Amazon Review, UK
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