Benefits of Swimming for the Child

 Benefits of Swimming for the Child

Benefits of Swimming for the Children

Teaching your child to swim, and having him/her swim regularly can have significant benefits for both his/her health and safety!

Swimming encourages a healthy level of physical and social activity.

SAFETY:

Did you know that drowning is the second most leading cause of death of people between the ages of 5 -24years? This is why swimming is not only a remarkable leisure activity for children, but foremost an imperative life skill!

By teaching your child to swim he/she will gain valuable experience in the water that will reduce the risk of emergency if he/she had to fall into an unguarded pool, or gets pulled into deep water by the rip current at the beach.

PHYSICAL HEALTH:

Swimming is an excellent cardio vascular workout that promotes lung and heart health.  Furthermore it improves muscle strength and tone, increases flexibility and stamina, and even improves balance and posture.

In addition, swimming is also a great way to prevent childhood obesity, which has been linked to juvenile diabetes.

Swimming also puts less strain on joints and connective tissues like other sporting activities and therefore prevents any serious injury in this regard.

EMOTIONAL HEALTH:

Swimming is effective in reducing anxiety, according to an article published in the International Journal of Sports Psychology. Water is a soothing environment, and swimming emphasizes gentle and repetitive motion, so those children who normally withdraw from stimulating activities benefit.

The gentle pressure of water on the body helps calm some children with autism spectrum disorder, ADD and ADHD, and the insulating quality of water reduces potentially enervating noise when children swim underwater.

Swimming fast can also help children work out frustrations and feelings of anger. After moderate or strenuous physical activity, the body produces endorphins, a substance that is a natural pain killer and mood-elevator.

Boosting endorphins through cardio vascular exercise like swimming creates a sense of well-being and serves as a positive reinforcement for a healthy lifestyle.

With all the above in mind, get your child swim ready and water safe for Summer!

Contact Kendal at Whale-of-a-Time swim lessons to book your child’s lesson:

BOOK individual or group lessons at your very own pool at home!

Or attend lessons at Vincent Pallotti Hospital, Pinelands.

For more information email : woatswimschool@gmail.com, or telephone 

Kendal : 082 810 2422.

 

Why You Should Serve In Children’s Ministry

 

  Why You Should Serve In Children’s Ministry

      

If people really understood the spiritual blessings of serving God’s kids, we would have to start a volunteer waiting list.

Why You Should Serve In Children’s Ministry

1. Children are important to God.
There is no question about God’s attitude toward children. The Bible tells us that kids are a blessing from God. While Jesus was on earth, he made a point to welcome children and to affirm their value. Make no mistake, kids matter to God. If God’s priorities matter to you, then you should serve in Children’s Ministry.

2. Serving in Children’s Ministry multiplies your efforts long-term.
There are few ministry opportunities that allow you to impact the future is such a direct way. When you love and teach kids, you are also influencing generations to come. These children will one day become parents and church leaders themselves. If you want to change the world long-term, then you should serve in Children’s Ministry.

3. Reaching children should be a top priority for the church.
It’s been proven that most people who will come to Christ do so when they are young. The childhood years are the years of greatest opportunity for the Gospel. Unfortunately, many churches don’t make the most of what God has given them. If you want to see people come to Christ, then you should serve in Children’s Ministry.

4. Serving children will build humility into your character.
Too often, those who work hard in the church nursery or Sunday school are not given credit for their service. “Out of sight out of mind,” is the way most churches operate. While this can be discouraging, I think it’s a blessing in disguise. Like so many other acts of service done quietly, the rewards come in heaven. But in the here-and-now, I am glad for a humble place to serve.

5. Serving kids will make you a more patient person.
Children’s Ministry is unpredictable and even the best plans can be torpedoed by a disruptive child. This is another blessing in disguise, working with kids will teach you patience. Where else can you gain this excellent fruit of the Spirit in as little as one hour each week?

6. The #1 qualification is love.
As a young Christian, I discovered that many avenues of church service were beyond my abilities. You may never sing a solo or preach a sermon in church, but God wants you to find a place of ministry. Serving in the Children’s Ministry is open to almost all Christians. If you love God and his children, then there are many different ways for you to help.

    Eph 4:11 - 13  And that same Christ gave these gifts to people: He made some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to go and tell the Good News, and some to care for and teach God's people. 

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