Water Safety Tips from Goldfish Swim School {+ Jumpstart Clinic Giveaway}

The post below is sponsored by Goldfish Swim School. All opinions expressed belong to me.

Did you know…According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the leading cause of injury death to children ages one to four — and the second leading cause of injury death for children ages one to 14?

That statistic is pretty frightening, right? Especially if you are a parent in Michigan, which is surrounded by hundreds of lakes.

The month of May is Water Safety Awareness Month, and today I’m sharing some tips for water safety with the help of Goldfish Swim School. Because let’s be real — this topic impacts every family, and all children need to have the skills to be safe around water.

Water Safety Tips from Goldfish Swim School

• Anytime kids are near water, appoint a “water watcher” who will avoid cell phones, books, and other distractions, so they can keep an eye on the kids while they swim. Drowning can happen fast, so this is so, so important.
• The American Red Cross says the number one things parents can do to promote water safety is to enroll them in swim lessons. During the summer, Goldfish Swim School offers both perpetual lessons and weekly Jump Start Clinics. These are perfect to practice those swim skills!
• Remember that floats, noodles, and inner tubes should NEVER count as a life-saving device — they are toys! Life jackets should be worn and U.S. Coast Guard approved. {Please remember this while boating, especially!}
• Make water safety FUN! Goldfish is so fantastic for this since they use their “Science of SwimPlay” program. Goldfish instructors use props, toys, prizes, and more to engage kids. Check out a family swim to work on water safety skills and have some fun together. {My kids are SO tricky to engage at times and tend to be super sensitive, and they have done fantastic with Goldfish. They truly have the best, most patient instructors!}

Not only is your child sure to love their Goldfish experience, as a parent you will receive peace of mind knowing they are safer in the water.

Goldfish Swim School Locations in Michigan include:

• Goldfish Swim School Ann Arbor
• Goldfish Swim School Birmingham
• Goldfish Swim School Canton
• Goldfish Swim School Clarkston
• Goldfish Swim School Farmington Hills
• Goldfish Swim School Grand Rapids
• Goldfish Swim School Macomb
• Goldfish Swim School Okemos
• Goldfish Swim School Rochester

To find the nearest location to you, visit HERE.

Check out my 10 Reasons We Love Goldfish to learn more about what the school is all about.

GIVEAWAY

I am excited to give away TWO certificates for a FREE 1-week Jumpstart Clinic at Goldfish Swim School {valued up to $110}.

Jump Start Clinics are a quick way to get your kids swim ready or to advance to the next level, while learning how to be safer in/around the water. Jump Start Clinics this summer feature 4 or 5 consecutive 30-minute lessons that run weekly. The clinic will be held at the same time each day and with the same instructor for consistency. This is the perfect solution for busy families to get ahead with swimming safety! The package can be redeemed at any of the seven Metro Detroit locations.

Giveaway ends on May 25, 2018 at midnight. Good luck!

Goldfish Swim School Jumpstart Clinic Giveaway