Lesson 1 should not be chaos. And you shouldn’t expect it just because that’s what your friends experienced. Parents can make this happen. You’re responsible for your child’s relationship with water — and it starts long before the first lesson. Early, consistent exposure builds comfort, trust, and confidence. The battle with water doesn’t have to exist. Fear doesn’t have to be part of the process. When parents are involved early — with love, at home, in the tub, with siblings — everything change

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