It's Okay for Toddlers to Take Swimming Lessons

(From the Associated Press):  The nation's largest pediatricians group is relaxing its stance against swimming lessons for children younger than 4. In the past, the American Academy of Pediatrics has said swim classes might give toddlers and parents a false sense of security. Now the group says it's fine to enroll children as young as 1. A few small studies suggest toddlers may be less likely to drown if they've had swim lessons. The doctors aren't recommending lessons for every young child. Some parents may feel their little ones aren't ready and that's OK.

Read more online at: http://www.herald-review.com/news/national/article_87e559d6-674c-11df-ba83-001cc4c03286.html