Could your child get themselves out of a pool if they accidentally fell in?

Logan sits down with Abigayle Bundze of Schieber Swim School 2.0 and the Schieber Swim Foundation to discuss one of the most important life skills a child can learn: water safety.

Abbi explains why traditional swim lessons aren't always enough, the difference between learning to swim and learning to survive, and why every child should know how to roll onto their back, float, get to the wall, and climb out safely.

They discuss:

•  Why drowning is often silent and happens faster than people realize 
•  The difference between self-rescue swim lessons and traditional lessons 
•  Why flotation devices can create a false sense of security 
•  The biggest mistakes parents make around pools 
•  Teaching babies as young as four months old 
•  Building confidence after a near-drowning experience 
•  Why every child should know how to safely exit a pool 
•  The mission behind the Schieber Swim Foundation 

If you're a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, this conversation could change the way you think about water safety. 

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Chapter Notes

00:00 – Drowning Happens Faster Than You Think
Why water safety is so important

03:10 – Meet Abbi Bundze & Schieber Swim School
The mission behind self-rescue swim lessons

07:30 – Learning to Swim vs. Learning to Survive
The difference every parent should know

13:00 – The Biggest Pool Safety Mistakes
False confidence and flotation devices

18:45 – Can Babies Really Learn Self-Rescue?
Starting lessons as young as four months

25:10 – Helping Kids Overcome Water Fear
Building confidence after a scary experience

32:20 – Why Floating Comes Before Swimming
The foundation of self-rescue

39:30 – How Long Does It Take to Learn?
What parents can realistically expect

46:00 – Group Lessons vs. One-on-One Lessons
Finding the right approach

53:10 – The Schieber Swim Foundation
Making life-saving swim lessons accessible for everyone

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