Drowning is the #1 cause of accidental death for kids ages 1-4. Even over car accidents. The good news? Drowning is almost always preventable. As parents we read plenty of books about sleep training and potty training, but few of us know the right way to teach our child how to navigate the water…UNTIL NOW.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
A MERMAID’S GUIDE is your new, must have parenting book. It breaks up swimming into 3 simple phases and focuses on, not only the physical aspects of learning to swim, but also the mental and spiritual aspects. The book debunks old, outdated swim methods and introduces a new, “empathy forward” approach called, “Relaxation Based Swimming.”                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
What people are saying:                                                                 
“Michelle is Brilliant. Since he was two years old, Eric has been swimming like a dolphin. And thanks to Michelle, he has confidence in the water and will probably win an Olympic gold medal one day.” – Simon Cowell (Creator of American Idol, X Factor & America’s Got Talent)                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
“Everywhere we go people notice what a fantastic swimmer North is. They just can’t believe someone so young can swim so well. While working with Michelle, it was a joy to see North become empowered by the water.” – Kim Kardashian West                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
What’s inside:
5 Mermaid Golden Rules to use with your little one to help them peacefully overcome obstacles both in and out of the pool.5 easy bathtub exercises to do with your child, TODAY.3 simple swim phases, revealed.Why you should stop telling your child to “blow bubbles,” and what you should tell them instead. 12+ case studies with swimmers of various ages and personality types.Over 50 stunning photos, charts and cartoons.                                                                                                                            What you will gain:
A feeling of peace by simply understanding how the water works, even if you don’t want to teach your child to swim yourself.The ability to identify if the lessons you’re taking your child to are productive or potentially traumatizing.5 key factors to your child’s personality when it comes to overcoming obstacles.Simple tools to help even the most strong-willed child turn into a mermaid/merman.                                                                                                                                              Author, Michelle Lang, was a childhood competitive swimmer. As an adult, she became a WSI certified Red Cross swim instructor. However, Michelle found the “traditional” approach to swim lessons ineffective and outdated. In a quest to better teach her students, Michelle spent the past decade teaching over 10,000 swim lessons, researching and implementing new and effective techniques. Michelle specializes in linking the mind, body, and spirit to overcome obstacles in a peaceful and meaningful way. She travels internationally teaching swimming lessons and educating parents about what they can do in their homes to facilitate their children’s greatness, both in water and in life.