Ep. 18 - Unlock the Secrets to Swim Safety: A Must-SEE for Every Parent! // Selena Willows

 Christy-Faith and Selena Willows discuss the importance of swim safety for children, the impact of drowning incidents, the personal journey of the expert, misconceptions about water safety, and the use of floaties. It emphasizes the need for parents to be educated about drowning and water safety, and the role of proper training in teaching children to swim. Selena Minogue discusses the importance of swim safety for children and her innovative method of teaching children to swim. She contrasts her approach with traditional swim programs and emphasizes the need for children to be capable swimmers rather than just comfortable in the water.  Takeaways: 88% of children that drown are near water with at least one adult present.70% of toddler drownings occur during non-swim time.Proper training can help children become comfortable and capable in the water.Understanding drowning and water safety is crucial for parents.The use of floaties should be approached with caution and supervision. The importance of teaching children to be capable swimmers, not just comfortable in the waterThe contrast between traditional swim programs and Selena Minogue's innovative approachThe need for a healthy respect and reverence for the water to prevent drowningEmpowering parents to teach their children to swim using a world-class methodThe impact of swim safety on children's confidence and capability in the water About today’s guest: Selena, owner of Swim to Safety, is a water safety and education expert with over 29 years of experience teaching all ages in the water. Through her proprietary method she has helped thousands of parents find calm and joy around the water knowing that their children are not only comfortable but also capable in the water. Selena coaches parents and instructors to teach children to swim in as few as ten lessons and runs the only guaranteed learn to swim program in the world! Find Selena atwww.SwimtoSafety.com https://linktr.ee/swimtosafety For the Podcast Listeners 15% off the program:  CHRISTYFAITHPODCAST15******************************************* LINKS & RESOURCES  Build A Homeschool That Does Right By Your Kids: https://christy-faith.com/pages/thrive  Use my Homeschool Success Framework: https://christy-faith.com/pages/thrive#r-1681759143216 It’s time to defeat homeschool doubt and second-guessing forever. Find homeschool-friendly service providers (like doctors, educators, and more): https://www.christy-faiths-list.com Take my FREE 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder: https://christy-faith.com/pages/christy-faiths-5-minute-homeschool-style-finder Pick up your copy of Christy-Faith’s latest book! Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School Systemhttps://christy-faith.com/pages/homeschool-rising-book Links & Free:https://christy-faith.com/pages/links Work with Christy-Faith:https://christy-faith.com/pages/contact ******************************************* SHOW SPONSORS CTC Math - Get 50% off my favorite online math curriculumhttps://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school Thrive Homeschool Community - Create a homeschool that’s better than any public or private school optionhttps://christy-faith.com/pages/thrive ******************************************* CHAPTERS  00:00 Stats and the Importance of Swim Safety for Children08:57 The Impact of Drowning Incidents11:35 The Personal Journey of a Water Safety Expert22:25 The Role of Floaties in Water Safety27:15 The Importance of Swim Safety and Floaties Rule30:09 Debunking Bubble Blowing in Swim Schools36:15 Success Stories and Challenges of ISR Method40:23 Empowering Parents with Swim Safety Skills43:42 Impact of Swim Safety on Children's Confidence and Capability ******************************************* FIND CHRISTY-FAITH HERE  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christy_faith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christy_faith_homeschool  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@christy-faith  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ChristyFaithHomeschooling  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyFaithHomeschool  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@christy_faith_homeschool  X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Christy_Faith_1