Swimming has always been considered the best all-round sport and is particularly recommended for babies and young children when they are growing up. Introducing children to the world of swimming, understanding the parent’s role, and making sure kids enjoy themselves right from when they are very young, can sometimes be as difficult as getting grown-ups interested in the sport and making sure their experiences are both enjoyable and safe. Arena decided to ask Massimiliano Rosolino, an Olympic swimming champion and the father of two lovely young girls, to give us his tips for families.
Introducing a four-year-old child to the water might be a little tricky at first, due to how frightening and intimidating it might seem to very young children. Working on the assumption that there is no right age for introducing your children to the water, this can even be done at a very early age, thanks to special introductory courses. My advice is to let them take the plunge at least by the age of four and then take them to the swimming pool at least once a week. This will ensure they feel at ease in the water straightaway, have fun and enjoy a very natural relationship with the water, without feeling in any way afraid.
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