Swim safety: How to keep your kids safe with Coach Dana + finding the best swim vest for kids | Ep. 24

As the summer heat continues and we're all spending LOTS of time in the pool, I thought it was fitting to talk with my daughter's swim instructor about water safety. This week I'm joined by Coach Dana Moser, a swim coach with 16+ years of experience instructing swimmers. In this episode, we cover: 05:50 Building trust in water safety. 10:19 Parents must balance safety without instilling fear. 17:58 Children must follow safety rules when swimming. 26:08 Respect your child's water fears and desires. 29:15 Water toys teach water play and skills. Read my show notes HERE to learn more. Get every new episode of Secret Mom Hacks delivered to your inbox by subscribing for free HERE! Connect with Secret Mom Hacks: Website: http://www.secretmomhacks.com Join newsletter: https://www.secretmomhacks.com/about/#/portal/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secretmomhacks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristamischell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretmomhacks/ Listen to these episodes next: Pregnancy must haves for first time moms: 5 essentials for comfort and support | Ep. 55 Your birth plan checklist and postpartum hacks with Hilary Erickson | Ep. 37 Maternity clothes essentials for moms on a budget | Ep. 7 Favorite resources for listeners: Instacart for grocery delivery - use code KFARMER39312D to get $10 off your first order. Qube for managing your family spending plan - use code SECRETMOMHACKS to get two months free. Herbaly wellness tea for my daily cuppa. HOKA for moms on the run. Favorite resources for podcasters: Captivate for podcast hosting and analytics. Castmagic for AI-powered audio transcription and content generation.