Welcome to Swim Safe, Learn Right: 
Parent & Caregiver Resource Hub

At Swim Safe, Learn Right, we are dedicated to promoting trauma-free, evidence-based swimming education for children. Our goal is to raise awareness about the risks of outdated and fear-based water safety methods and provide parents and caregivers with reliable resources to learn more about developmental milestones, water safety, and child-friendly aquatic education.

Explore Key Resources:

“Sink or Swim” Drown-Proofing Teaching Methodologies (June 2017): Understand the differences between contemporary, child-led approaches and outdated drown-proofing techniques.

https://www.sta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Sink-or-Swim-Report-June-2017.pdf

The Human Brain: Anatomy, Evolution, and Function: Explore how early experiences, including water exposure, influence brain development.

Worldwide Swim School: What is Trauma-Informed Practice in Aquatics? eBook by Janine Ramsey: Learn about trauma-informed practices in aquatics, ensuring a supportive and safe learning environment.

Harvard Center on the Developing Child: Access resources on how early childhood experiences shape development, including water safety and emotional well-being.

Don’t Dunk Babies – They Are Not Biscuits! by Jo Wilson | Aqua Sensory®: A critical perspective on gentle water immersion and why babies need a stress-free, gradual approach.

Developmental Milestones & Activities by Aqua Sensory®: Learn how to support your child’s water safety and confidence with developmentally appropriate activities.

Harvard Center on the Developing Child: Access resources on how early childhood experiences shape development, including water safety and emotional well-being.

Canadian Red Cross, 2007 – Parental Supervision and Drowning Prevention: Guidelines and research from the Red Cross on how supervision plays a vital role in preventing drowning accidents.

BellyBelly – Cry It Out Sleep Training Research: While primarily focused on sleep, this resource offers insights into the impacts of parenting strategies on children’s emotional well-being.

EYFS vs. Swim Milestones by Aqua Sensory®: A guide comparing early childhood education milestones with essential swimming milestones to support development.

Dunk Donuts Not Toddlers

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