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When Kids Fear Swimming Lessons, Don’t Just Dive In
By Eric Braun For me, few things symbolize the joy of summer vacation more than a swimming pool. When I wrap my toes over a pool’s concrete lip, gaze at the shimmering blue water, and inhale the smell of chlorine, … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood, Parenting
Tagged parenting tips, stress, summer activities, summer safety, summertime, swimming, swimming lessons
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