What does learning to swim have to do with your child excelling at school? Or, for a toddler, being able to put on a pair of shoes when they don't want to? Or overcoming the fear of taking a new karate class?
How do we teach our children to solve problems, never give up, and be kind, strong and brave?
We teach them to swim.
In water...and in life.
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 also reveals why learning to swim will help your child achieve greatness both in and out of the pool.
Author Michelle Lang, called "Brilliant" by SIMON COWELL (Creator of American Idol, The X Factor, and America's Got Talent) debunks old, outdated swim methods and introduces a new, "empathy forward" approach called, "Relaxation Based Swimming." Relaxation Based Swimming starts as early as three months old with five easy bathtub exercises you can do with your little one TODAY.
A MERMAID'S GUIDE has over fifty stunning photos, cartoons, and "Mermaid Tips" to guide you.
So turn the page, and dive in!
Michelle Lang is a modern spiritualist, certified Reiki practitioner, black belt martial artist and childhood swim prodigy. Michelle is a thought leader when it comes to keeping your sanity while giving your child the tools they need to achieve greatness. Michelle graduated from Northwestern University before moving to Los Angeles. She used her prestigious education, training from the American Red Cross, and experience teaching over ten thousand swim lessons to create her highly effective and revolutionary method, RELAXATION BASED SWIMMING. Michelle works with Hollywood's biggest celebrities and travels internationally teaching lessons and educating parents about what they can do to help their child succeed, both in water and in life. Michelle's husband, Ian Nelms, is a critically acclaimed filmmaker and co-creator of Relaxation Based Swimming. Michelle and Ian live with their two children in Los Angeles. Visit them at www.RelaxationBasedLifestyle.com
Ian Nelms, grew up in central California and went to college on a wrestling scholarship, but along the way discovering an interest for English Literature. Ian has written and directed numerous award-winning and critically-acclaimed feature films. www.nelmsbros.com
Deborah has a Master of Science in Child Development from the University of Georgia. Upon moving to Wisconsin, Deborah earned her K-12 Art Education at UW Eau Claire and reinstated her Suzuki piano training. Deborah currently presents Artist-in-Residency programs, combining visual arts with music and dance for schools throughout Wisconsin and is a guest lecturer on developing creativity and self-esteem in young children. Deborah directs the Performing Arts School of Dance and Music, offering instruction which is based on the development of each child's inner spirit-the love, excitement and joy of moving gracefully and creatively and playing the piano confidently and beautifully.
