Swimming with Confidence
Water Safety Guide for Parents & Kids (PDF + Video Access)
Water Safety Guide for Parents & Kids (PDF + Video Access)
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Water Safety Guide: A Gentle Start for Families
Not sure where to start with swimming or water safety? Start here.
Perfect for homeschool families introducing water education for the first time, this guide focuses on safety, confidence, and comfort—not formal swim instruction.
This is for families who may not be ready for full swim lessons, whether due to age, anxiety, or simply wanting to focus on essential safety skills first. It’s a great introduction for parents and children to begin enjoying the water together, calmly and confidently.
Authored by Emily Davis, MBA, Swim Coach, Mom, and founder of Swimming with Confidence.
What Makes It Different
- Water Safety Guide (this product) — Focuses on foundational safety and confidence skills. Ideal for beginners or hesitant swimmers.
- Parent-Led Swim Skills (Ages 0–2) — Tailored specifically for babies and toddlers to build early comfort and connection in the water.
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Swim Lessons in a Box — A complete parent-led swim curriculum with 75+ pages of lessons, toys, goggles, and waterproof flashcards for families ready to begin formal swim instruction.
Why You’ll Love This
- Removes the guesswork of what to practice first at the pool or bath
- Builds confidence through play-based, tear-free activities
- Designed for parents—no teaching experience required
- Ideal for toddlers, preschoolers, or anxious beginners who need a slower, positive start
What’s Inside
- My Top 5 Foundational Safety Skills:
Bunny Hopping • Back Floating • Fish-Finning • Wall Walking • Float to Stand
(Plus a bonus skill inside!) - A breakdown of how to identify safe zones in any pool
- My personal philosophy on swim safety and confidence-building
- Matching video tutorials for each skill (password-protected access)
Disclaimer:
While this information is designed to teach you how to teach your kid to swim, safety should always be your top priority. You are responsible for your kid’s safety in and around the water. Safe swimmers are enjoyable swimmers.
How it Works
Each lesson builds on the one before it, so you always know what to teach next.
Open the guide on your phone, tap the video for the skill you're on, and get in the water together. Practice at the pool, in the bathtub or on vacation.
Save $1,000+ compared to 24 private lessons.
Group lessons average about $600 per child before most kids swim on their own, and private lessons can run $1,200 or more. This guide works for every kid in your house, as many times as you need it.
Want the physical version?
Get the Swim Lesson Parent Guide printed and bound inside your Swim Lessons in a Box! That way you’ll have the full kit—lesson plans, toys, flashcards, and goggles—all organized and ready to go.
✨ Celebrity Endorsed by Brooke Burke
Common Questions
FAQS
How do I get it?
Your download link arrives by email right after checkout.
Is there a printed version?
Yes. The spiral-bound guide comes inside Swim Lessons in a Box, along with toys, waterproof skill flashcards, and goggles.
How much time will this take?
This box is designed for busy parents and families. There are 24 lessons total, and each lesson takes about 15 minutes to complete. The video tutorials are 1–5 minutes long.
You don’t have to do formal lessons every time you go to the pool — teaching small skills and allowing for play is the best way to succeed.
Can I use it with swim lessons?
Yes. Many families use it to practice between lessons so kids solidify skills and progress faster.
This guide also works 100% on it's own and customizable to family needs. You choose how to use it!
How long until my child learns to swim?
Every child is diffferent, but they are more capabale than you might think!
Each level takes me about two weeks to complete with my own students.
I’ve broken it up for you in a way that’s easy to follow. Ideally, completing one level within four weeks is recommended, but you can absolutely go at your own pace. The more your child swims, the faster they’ll learn.
What age should my child start? Can we begin earlier?
Age 3 is recommended. Swimming with Confidence focuses on building internal confidence within a child. This method works best when kids are around 3 years old and able to follow instructions.
Instead of focusing on just skill repetition, we focus on fun, critical thinking, and water safety decisions that make sense for this age group.
If you are interested in swimming skills for younger kids, check out Parent-Led Swim Skills for Ages 0-2.
How often should we go to the pool?
It’s best to go to the pool 2–3 times a week if you’re actively working on the lessons. However, you can take your time and practice the skills as often as you go.
If you only swim a few times a month, progress may be slower — but once your child learns the skills, they’ll naturally start practicing them every time you swim.
What skills will my child learn?
There are 16 swimming skills covered across two levels. Kids will learn the foundations of USA Swimming — like bubble blowing for breath control, streamline, proper kicking, and basic freestyle.
Water safety skills are also taught so kids become strong and confident in their ability to swim and protect themselves in the water.