MAKING A Splash

Expert advice on swim lessons and safety skills

- BY LAURA ADAMS STIANSEN

Splashing, giggling, maybe a few tears — that's how our family's swim journey began when my kids were toddlers, around 2 years old. Yes, I know, some parents are turning their newborns into tiny mermaids these days. But life happens, and I'm glad we started when we did. What matters most is getting them comfortable in the water because, as you know, swimming is an important life skill.

Watching my kids listen to their instructors while improving their swimming skills has been a confidence booster — for all of us. So, if you're standing poolside, wondering where to start, don't worry. I have some amazing experts helping me dive deep into the essentials of teaching your kids to swim.