Parent Involvement in Swim Lessons & How to Support Your Baby in Infant Survival Swim (ISS)
Why Parent Involvement in Infant Survival Swim Matters Parent involvement in swim lessons plays a critical role in helping children build confidence, safety skills, and long-term success in the water. When parents search for swim lessons, they often focus on one question: “Will my child learn how to swim?” But with Infant Survival Swim (ISS), […]
The Reality of Drowning: What Every Parent Needs to Know (And How ISS Is Changing the Outcome)
Drowning Doesn’t Look Like You Think When most people picture drowning, they imagine splashing, yelling, and obvious distress. The truth? Drowning is silent. Drowning is fast. And it often happens when adults are nearby. At Little Fins Swim School—and through our Infant Survival Swim (ISS) program—we spend every day educating families on what drowning really […]
What Is Infant Survival Swim (ISS)?
Infant Survival Swim (ISS) is a water safety approach that teaches infants and young children how to independently survive and self-rescue in the water. Rather than focusing first on swim strokes or recreational skills, ISS prioritizes: Breath control Back floating Swim-float-swim sequencing Self-regulation Reaching an exit safely At Little Fins Swim School in Colorado Springs, […]
