Mum's the Word: Swimming against the tide to get space in the pool for the kids

See that dimple in Joan’s chin, mom had the exact same one!

Three years ago I started Joan in swimming lessons when she was just about to turn five. I really feel of all the skills kids learn this is one of the most important ones for life. But what I didn’t know at the time is I was setting myself up for weekly meltdowns.

Swimming lessons suck! They are wonderful and great for kids and again something they should all learn to do and it can be a lot of fun. But not for the parent.