{"id":8387,"date":"2019-05-09T08:34:16","date_gmt":"2019-05-09T08:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/britishswimschool.com\/greater-toronto\/keep-pool-safety-top-of-mind-for-your-family-in-mississauga\/"},"modified":"2019-05-09T08:34:16","modified_gmt":"2019-05-09T08:34:16","slug":"keep-pool-safety-top-of-mind-for-your-family-in-mississauga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/britishswimschool.com\/greater-toronto\/keep-pool-safety-top-of-mind-for-your-family-in-mississauga\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Pool Safety Top of Mind for Your Family in Mississauga"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After another slog of a winter, spring is finally starting to set in, and before you know it, you\u2019ll be gearing up for another happy, humid summer. Swimming is an excellent way to enjoy some summertime fun together and get the kids nice and tired before bed. Whether you\u2019re heading to cottage country or the local pool in Mississauga, now is your chance to review some pool safety tips.<\/p>\n<h2>Pool Safety Basics Every Family Member Should Know<\/h2>\n<p>Even if your family has spent every summer by the water, you have nothing to lose by brushing up on pool safety basics\u00a0\u2014 and everything to gain.\u00a0Drowning is one of the biggest threats facing young children\u00a0and can even happen when a parent is present. So, as uncomfortable as it is to think about, it\u2019s best for everyone in the family to take pool safety seriously.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-363 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/britishswimschool.com\/greater-toronto\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/104\/2021\/02\/Kids-in-pool-taking-swim-lessons-holding-arms-in-the-air.jpg\" alt=\"Children sitting on edge of pool holding hands in the air during swim lesson\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some basic tips that family members of every age should include before the jump in the pool include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Never leave a child unattended in or by the water.<\/li>\n<li>Instruct everyone not to run anywhere near the water, and not to dive into shallow areas.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage your kids to use\u00a0a buddy system\u00a0when they go swimming, but don\u2019t count on one child to look after another.<\/li>\n<li>Watch your children at all times, even if you think they\u2019re good swimmers.<\/li>\n<li>Take CPR training so you can take immediate action before emergency personnel get to the scene.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect the water first if you can\u2019t see one of your kids.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure an adult is always monitoring the water and ready to jump in if a child is in trouble.<\/li>\n<li>Try to avoid drinking or looking at your phone when your kids are in the water\u00a0so you can react quickly if something isn\u2019t right.<\/li>\n<li>Sign everyone up for swimming lessons, but don\u2019t assume that a child isn\u2019t at risk just because they\u2019ve taken lessons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Find Swimming Classes in the Mississauga Area<\/h2>\n<p>At British Swim School Greater Toronto, pool safety and water competency are the cornerstones of our swimming lessons for people of all ages. Our classes are available throughout the year, and we incorporate fun and gentle techniques to teach you essential skills.<\/p>\n<p>If you live in Mississauga, Brampton, Lakeview, Meadowvale, Churchville, or a nearby CA town, call us today at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:2895691444\">(289) 569-1444<\/a>\u00a0to learn more pool safety basics and to sign up for our classes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After another slog of a winter, spring is finally starting to set in, and before you know it, you\u2019ll be gearing up for another happy, humid summer. Swimming is an excellent way to enjoy some summertime fun together and get the kids nice and tired before bed. 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