{"id":1296,"date":"2026-07-16T02:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T02:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/?p=1296"},"modified":"2026-07-21T11:14:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T11:14:37","slug":"why-do-children-have-a-hard-time-learning-how-to-swim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/why-do-children-have-a-hard-time-learning-how-to-swim\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Children Have a Hard Time Learning How to Swim? | Swimwerks"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1296\" class=\"elementor elementor-1296\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dc2c5a7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4dc2c5a7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d98b99f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d98b99f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Swimming is a challenge for some children. Many have difficulties in their learning experiences, which causes distress in parents who enrol their kids in swimming lessons. Have you ever wondered why some children have difficulty learning how to swim? Here are a few possibilities that you can consider:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c12224 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"1c12224\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-square-full&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;,&quot;rendered_tag&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg class=\\&quot;e-font-icon-svg e-fas-square-full\\&quot; viewBox=\\&quot;0 0 512 512\\&quot; xmlns=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\&quot;&gt;&lt;path d=\\&quot;M512 512H0V0h512v512z\\&quot;&gt;&lt;\\\/path&gt;&lt;\\\/svg&gt;&quot;},&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__1c12224\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__1c12224\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__1c12224\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c0333b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c0333b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>\u00a0<strong>1. Negative Experiences With Water<\/strong><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\">As a child that isn&#8217;t used to the water, it is normal for them to fear it. It is significantly worse if they have a negative experience, such as near drowning or being unable to be independent in the water. This fear sets them back in their swimming journey, as it&#8217;ll take particularly long for them to progress in their aquatic skills. However, by enrolling your children in <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/private-swimming-lessons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">private swimming lessons in Singapore<\/a>, you can provide personalised support that helps them overcome their fears and advance in their swimming abilities.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>2. Lack of Practice<\/strong><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\">If your child attends lessons infrequently or only has them once a week, it might not be enough for them to progress quickly. Therefore, even if their swimming lessons are just once a week, consider bringing them to the pool and letting them have at least 30 minutes of swim time under your supervision. This extra pool experience will increase the time they spend practising, giving them an upper hand in progressing. With more such practice, they&#8217;ll be able to remember and retain their swimming techniques.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>3. Lack of Fun<\/strong><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\">A great way to get kids to do something is to emphasise the fun of it all! If their lessons are &#8220;boring&#8221; or don&#8217;t quite grasp their attention, they dread going to their classes and naturally refuse to retain what they learn. Therefore, choosing the right type of <a title=\"Swimming Coach In Singapore, Swim Coach Singapore\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/how-to-choose-kids-swim-school-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">swimming coach in Singapore<\/a> for your children is vital! At Swimwerks, we have well-trained professionals that will guide your children in their swimming journey in a fun way.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>4. Lack of Motor Skills<\/strong><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\">If swimming lessons weren&#8217;t begun from a relatively young age, your child might not be used to the rigours of swimming. Swimming takes up the entire body&#8217;s mobility and can be highly exhausting. To address this concern, it&#8217;s always best to let your children do the activities you would typically opt to do as parents. These include putting on their clothes, pouring beverages, and asking them to help you open or close containers, drawers, and more! This act enhances their motor function and hand-eye coordination, which will then aid in their swimming lessons.<\/p><p>Instructors who have completed a <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/swimming-instructor-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">swimming instructor course<\/a> are trained to recognise and support children with varying levels of motor skills, ensuring that lessons are tailored to help each child progress effectively.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Conclusion: Slow Progress Is Fixable<\/strong><\/h2><p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;While it may seem challenging to get your kid to learn to swim at a steady pace, always remember that every child is unique. Regardless of how long it takes, patience is vital, and all you have to do is aid them in small ways, as mentioned above, so that they can progress in their swimming journey.\\n\\nWith many benefits of kids having swimming lessons from a young age, join the Learn to Swim programme at Swimwerks! We offer a range of swimming lessons in Singapore, including kids swimming lessons, adult swimming lessons, and female swimming lessons. \\n\\nWith our structured lesson plans, small class sizes, and experienced coaches, we will ensure that your child is learning efficiently. 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Based on our experienced, we believe slow progress does not mean a child cannot learn. Each child progresses at their own pace, and with the right guidance, they can thrive.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;While it may seem challenging to get your kid to learn to swim at a steady pace, always remember that every child is unique. Regardless of how long it takes, patience is vital, and all you have to do is aid them in small ways, as mentioned above, so that they can progress in their swimming journey.\\n\\nWith many benefits of kids having swimming lessons from a young age, join the Learn to Swim programme at Swimwerks! We offer a range of swimming lessons in Singapore, including kids swimming lessons, adult swimming lessons, and female swimming lessons. \\n\\nWith our structured lesson plans, small class sizes, and experienced coaches, we will ensure that your child is learning efficiently. Don\u2019t miss out\u2014enrol today!&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:1049537,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;23&quot;:1}\" data-sheets-textstyleruns=\"{&quot;1&quot;:0}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:437,&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:1136076},&quot;9&quot;:1}}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:466}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:478,&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:1136076},&quot;9&quot;:1}}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:499}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:501,&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:1136076},&quot;9&quot;:1}}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:523}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:529,&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:1136076},&quot;9&quot;:1}}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:552}\" data-sheets-hyperlinkruns=\"{&quot;1&quot;:437,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/&quot;}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:466}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:478,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/children-swimming-classes\/&quot;}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:499}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:501,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/swimming-classes-for-adults\/&quot;}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:523}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:529,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/female-swimming-lessons\/&quot;}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:552}\">Regardless of how long it takes, patience is vital, and all you have to do is aid them in small ways, as mentioned above, so that they can progress in their swimming journey. <\/span>With many benefits of kids having swimming lessons from a young age, join the Learn to Swim programme at Swimwerks! We offer a range of <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">swimming lessons in Singapore<\/a>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/children-swimming-classes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kids swimming lessons<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/private-swimming-lessons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">private swimming lessons<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/female-swimming-lessons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">female swimming lessons<\/a>.<\/p><p>With our structured lesson plans, small class sizes, and experienced coaches, we will ensure that your child is learning efficiently.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97df0cd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"97df0cd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7803522 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7803522\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3ab82d elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"f3ab82d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2550\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2550\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When should my child start swimming lessons?   <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2550\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2b5f57 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f2b5f57\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-273bd08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"273bd08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">At Swimwerks, we suggest starting <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/kids-swimming-lessons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">formal swimming lessons<\/a> around the ages of 3 to 4. By this time, most kids can follow simple instructions. However, you can introduce them to the water even earlier with parent-supported sessions. Getting them comfortable in the water from a young age helps build their motor skills and confidence before any fear sets in.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2551\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2551\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long does it usually take for a child to learn to swim?  <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2551\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-659835e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"659835e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e269406 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e269406\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Every child is unique in how quickly they learn, but typically, if they have weekly lessons plus one additional supervised swim session, most kids can feel comfortable in the water within about 3 to 6 months. They might swim independently in 1 to 2 years. If a child only has one lesson a week and doesn\u2019t practice more, it can take longer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2552\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2552\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> My child is afraid of water. Should I just wait until they're older? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2552\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c88697 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4c88697\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9efd91b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9efd91b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">It\u2019s actually better not to wait. Delaying lessons can sometimes make the fear harder to overcome. At Swimwerks, we believe that kids who are scared can benefit from private or small-group lessons with a gentle, experienced instructor who can work at their pace. Regular and gentle exposure is more helpful than avoiding the water.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2553\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2553\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How often should my child practice swimming outside of lessons?   <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2553\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39ebb64 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"39ebb64\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf97e57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf97e57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">We recommend at least one extra 30-minute supervised swim each week in addition to their lessons. Repetition is key to turning what they learn into lasting skills.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2554\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2554\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are private lessons better than group lessons for children who are struggling?   <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2554\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8f1b8a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a8f1b8a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f37ab3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f37ab3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">For kids who may be frightened of the water or have had a bad experience, <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/swimwerks.com.sg\/private-swimming-lessons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">private lessons<\/a> can be more beneficial because they allow for personalized pacing, which often leads to quicker progress. Once they gain confidence, many kids enjoy moving into group classes, which can be fun and motivating.<br \/><br \/>Still deciding between group and private lessons? 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