• Make the choice: Stop going back and forth and just do it! • Find community-focused centers: Look for a few local places where you feel comfortable and that aren't just after your money. I highly recommend local recreation departments, the YMCA, or other community centers. • Ask questions: If the environment ever feels rushed or unwelcoming, leave. • Request a trial or evaluation: Ask to do a trial session at your selected location. If they tell you they don't offer that option, leave. • Observe everything: Pay close attention to your child before, during, and after their time in the water. • Stay calm if it goes poorly: Remember, this is a brand-new experience for both you and your child. If a lesson doesn't go well, please don't panic or react negatively. Your child will pick up on that energy. Instead, simply try somewhere else. • Keep it positive: Swimming is just as much mental as it is physical. Your child will have the best outcome if you keep things lighthearted. This is a life skill you want them to build on, not shy away from.

As a parent we want the best for our children and that means opening up their world as much as possible. Deciding to dive into swim lessons is a huge undertaking, but DO IT! Swimming is more than it’s given credit for; it’s the only sport you can do lifelong, it’s a full body workout, it’s mental and physical stamina, and most importantly it’s a skill! The time is now to get your babies (and yourself) in the water, with no fear! My daughter was just a few months old when I made the choice to put her in a pool, and she’s loved it ever since!

My daughter, 8, and I are looking for a racially diverse group of swim instructors. We have tried Arlington YMCA, MARs, and Sigma Swim with no luck .Can some recommend a good team near Fort Worth, Tx area? We are will to travel up to 1 hour away.