Help your child feel safe and confident in the water.
Hi, I'm Tessa Rhodes — I help children of all ages develop a love of the water, and teach them to respect it, not fear it.
Chances are you found me because you're a parent of a child who isn't comfortable in the water — or a swim instructor looking for a way to help students who can't even put their faces in the water. You're in the right place.
How to Prepare Your Baby for Swim Lessons (0–8 months)
Instill respect, not fear — starting from the day you bring your baby home from the hospital. You'll learn how to condition your baby to hold their breath, how to teach them to float on their back, and how to encourage independence in the water.
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Teach your baby to swim — yourself
In-depth swim-instructor training, for parents too. Start with the free baby course, then learn to teach babies and children of all ages to swim, step by step, at your own pace.
Visit the Online Swim Academy →Swim tips, water safety & helping fearful swimmers
