Working Mom: Summer Day in the Life Vlog | Work from Home Mom DITL | Amanda Fadul
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- Hello friends and fellow working mom warriors! Today I'm sharing my summertime working mom day in the life vlog. Summer is here and I'm trying to slow down and really enjoy! Work has been a little less hectic which is nice and my kids are loving swimming and being outside. Hope you enjoy :)
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My kids started swim lessons at about ages 9,7 and 4 and my four year old (who’s now almost 6) is able to swim in the deep end a bit with no floats. I think it’s very worth it but if you just depend on lessons and they don’t also have time in the water to play/practice outside of lessons they won’t catch on as quickly. I like the combination of lessons and them having water exposure. Total they’ve each had about 20 half hour classes over the two years.
My kids started around 1 years old. It’s more for comfort in the water at that age, they’re not doing much. My son is now turning 4 and he can swim a good distance himself and can take a couple breaths, so I think that’s a good age. Like if he fell into a pool I’d feel pretty confident that he could get himself to the wall and climb out. So ya Chase for sure would be a good age.
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The only good thing about swimming lessons is that the kids will get comfortable with the water and God forbid they fall into a deep pool their instincts would kick in to flow over the water. Totally a parent’s choice.
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I tried the infant swim lessons with my first baby at 6 months and let’s just say it was not for me. I taught my kids myself around 3-4 years old and they’re both little fish. We live in FL and have a pool so we swim year round.
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Yes to swim lessons!!! I started my boys at 2 years old and it gave me such a peace of mind. Of course at that age, the focus is more about being comfortable near water, knowing hold to hold your breath, and knowing how to “save themselves” if they were ever to fall into a pool. We did 20 min lessons twice a week and no lie, after 6 lessons, they were able to “fall” into the pool, turn themselves around , swim to the edge, hold onto the edge and move themselves to the stairs to come out. Best investment ever! As they age, the lessons focus more on diving, technique, etc.
I warn you, there may be lots of tears at the beginning cause of course it’s scary but I just having to tell myself, it’s soo important and 10 years later; it’s still the BEST thing I’ve ever got them.
Here in Australia I started mine both at 2.5 so I did 6 months in the water with them and by 3 they are with the instructor in a group on their own. Another friend has waited til 5 for both hers and her eldest is only about 6 months behind my son who started at 2.5. However my son was in lockdown here in Melbourne (worlds strictest lockdowns) for most of the time btw 3.5 to 5.5 so he only had about 2 months of lessons each of those years. So I think he would be much further ahead had he not had to have a break. My daughter only started towards the end of the lockdowns so she is only 1 level behind despite being 2 years younger. So I think if your son is liking water 5 is a great age. Here in Australia it is actual lessons to swim at that age not play. I was like you and was never formally taught however they teach technique and really good information I think nowadays.
As a former TX my kids joined neighborhood swim team late Spring/Early Summer. It was great cause they built up muscles and endurance which would last the rest of the summer. It was intense but worth it, and they started pretty young. Plus older swim teammates made great usually life guard certified babysitters for date nights! Learning regulation from the get go, was easier than unlearning bad habits. Check out your local swim team and see about their lessons.
I think chase is a good age to start. My kids are now almost 13 and almost 8. Each kid does pick up the skill at different times. I started at 2 with my first and felt it was a waste. He was more ready at age 5. With my youngest, we did the lessons at 5, but I’d say having a parent in the pool, going consistently, to help work on their swimming did the best for my kids.
Long time viewer- thank you for posting such motivating videos. My sons (now 23 and 18) started swim lessons when they were 4 through a community rec program. It was every summer for 2 weeks. Took a few summers, but they learned, with one even becoming a lifeguard at a camp for a season. I think it's very important for them to be exposed and learning swimming at a young age. I never got swim lessons growing up but I wish I had. Prevents drowning and gives children- and when they are teenagers so much confidence and opportunities to do swim activities (pool parties, camp, water parks, going over to a friends who has a pool) knowing they can swim and be safe. Our daughter is 6 now and I started her in lessons at 4 as well. It's definitely worth it!
Late comment: Swim session work if done consistently year round. They are teaching skills that must be done over and over and over again to gain competence/muscle memory. I started my kids at age 2 and 4, they are now 4 and 7 and are very comfortable swimming without floats. We stopped using the floats a year ago.The skies build upon themselves even when they are started very young. Honestly the earlier the better because they are less afraid if you start early.
Thank you for sharing! Super helpful 🩷
Def do swim lessons
We started swim lessons when our kids were 3 & 4 and that was super late for our area. We’re in CA on the coast so everyone is in the water early. It’s just super hard as a working mom bc all the classes are during the week. We had to just commit to every Sunday to keep our spot. But it is working, my 4 yo can swim underwater now.
Thank you for sharing!!
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Thank you! I always forget lol
My daughter started swim lessons when she was about 7 months old. (Which was honestly probably too young, but I am very fearful of water so I did not want her to get that trait!) She has done swim off and on since then and she's very comfortable in the water. I would def get your little ones in swim lessons - I think it's a great age to learn especially since Chase is so excited about it! He would probably THRIVE!
I used to teach swim lessons and could always tell which kids did infant lessons. They were so much more comfortable in the pool. That being said we now live in an incredibly remote area where swim lessons weren't an option until this year for my 5-year-old. We'll be getting her in, but my for my 3-year-old we'll be working with her ourselves. You do what works for you.
PS- they need to learn how to turn over onto their back if they fall in, or what to do if they start to go under. Do not be swayed by the idea that kids don't need it. I'm a RN and have sadly taken care of kids who did not know how to swim or got into a pool without an adult. (not trying to scare anyone- just saying, lessons are worth the time).
Respectfully disagree, that swim lessons are a scam. My son’s been going since he was about 10 months old, he’s 3 (about to be 4) and he’s been actually swimming for probably almost a year. Aside from swimming; because yes, you can learn that at an older age but his ability to hold his breath and jump in the water without holding his nose is truly a skill that a lot of kids and adults lack ( including myself). I don’t think it’s a scam but would agree that it just depends on your family and how much you’re around the water. He’s clearly way more comfortable and confident in the water than his peers. He recently swam in a 150 ft cenote while on vacation - this was with a life jacket but he was totally comfortable and going to pools are way less stressful. We are always within arms reach but I think it’s been totally worth the time and money. All school are different though but that’s my experience
From age 10 mo to 2.5 years, I was in the lessons with him so I think that helped him get comfortable but I don’t think it’s ever a wrong choice or age to start. It’s always just a great workout and activity for kids.
thanks for sharing! I should have said that I feel like at some places they are a scam (just based on feedback I’ve heard from friends and such). Love that your son had such a great experience and can swim and is comfortable!
I hope you all have a fantastic time during the upcoming vacation!
It may be time to travel to Sri Lanka for your next vacation. We have all the beautiful beaches!
I would love to see you and the kids in person and my husband is a registered tour guide in Sri Lanka. So we can make the best itinerary for you 🥰
Love, love these everyday videos like ok mamas, we got this! Just fyi, your times are off, like they got mixed up or something 😜 I totally don’t care but just to make it make sense and for accuracy, thought youd want to know!
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I started my daughter at 3 yrs old. Most swim classes are 2 weeks for 45 minutes that I have been a part of, so was she a strong swimmer at the end of those 2 weeks, no. But she had survival skills to get to the edge if she was in danger. She's 6 now, and every summer, she's getting better and stronger. If you have year round access to a pool or even a coach your son would be stronger vs if only swimming 2 weeks and only a handful of times during the summer. Back in the day, i went to the ymca for a month and we came out swimmers. Unfortunately it's not like that now. With that said please get him or both of your babies into some kind of lessons. I just came from a party where a little boy had his mother take off is swim buddies, ran, and jumped right into 6 ft of water. He couldn't swim. Thankfully a parent was in the pool and was able to reach him but watching him silent begin , was awful. That same day his sister had taken off her floaties to use the restroom. Well she forgot she didn't have them on when she cam back and jumped right. She began panicking and another parent grabbed her. There were enough parents and eyes on the kids and the pool but I've seen enough news broadcast of kids drowning and there are people all around and no one sees it.
We do “swim safety” with our 3 year old just through the school district but the instructor says age 4-5 is the IDEAL age for actual lessons. It also decreases drowning in children for that specific age group.
My child starts his swimming lessons this July 1st. He’s 12. I guess it’s never too late to learn!!
The earlier the better in my opinion for swimming. For me it is absolutely a life skill you need to know . Also your legs my lady are fantastic. ❤️
I just started my 7 year old in swim lessons but ours are year round. He started March 1st and it’s every Sunday for 30 mins forever till he can swim. I think 5 is probably the best age to start.
We started swim lessons between 3-4 years old and my 6 year old hasn’t had to use a life jacket since before he turned 5. We just do a week long session every summer and it works for us? My 3 year old will start next summer. They teach a lot of life saving tips too which is important.
Ohh you have lots of nice Yeti's, i believe they are made in Texas, my son got me on them, he loves them so now we have become a Yeti family, i have a yellow one but i love the pink and the light green. I love Chase's yellow shorts. Boys clothes are so nice now. Last week were i live it was brutal hot, we have alot of humidity because we are surrounded by all the Great Lakes here in Canada and i only went out when i needed too. I felt so bad for people with no air conditioning. Your necklaces are beautiful, where did you get them. I think getting Chase swim lessons is a great idea because he is loving the water and he feels comfortable, some children are afraid and scream and cry, so go for it i say. The striped knit outfit is so nice, its very retro.
Hire a college or high school swimmer / student on summer break to go to pool with you and work with both kids. Maybe put a Facebook post out. My fiance's daughter did this a couple of weeks ago with family with 7 kids. So convenient and she told them how much she wanted and they paid her some money that she is using to decorate her dorm, she leaves soon to swim at college. I learned to swim in a neighbor's pool when I was a kid for a college student.
I think swimming lesson are good but I also think swimming consistently is more important. Growing up i just used our pool and the beach and my dad just taught me and I was very comfortable with it and with him. I noticed for my first 2 kids I started them at 6 years and they enjoyed it but they really learnt more when we taught them. They felt more safe. And now i have a 3 year old and we are just going to teach her ourselves and she wants to learn because she wants be like her older sisters. I hope this helps. I know there is a lot of pressure for parents to ensure their kids can swim as early as possible. I say let the child learn to swim when they are ready to. Then they do no become fearful of it. I think your son is definitely ready for it! BTW i love you content! Thanks for sharing with us.
I think it's really imperative the earlier the better. Only because if for some reason they are around water and something happens, the lessons really helps little ones to know how to respond in water and save themselves until an adult comes. But if they start early the lessons build on what they have learned. I learned in private lessons. So you may look into lessons held in someones pool. The classes are smaller and less distracting so the kids really learn. Some of the programs will guarantee they will be able to swim.
I learned on my own around 6-7 years of age, and I dove into the deep end which at that time where I lived was 9ft. The community lifeguard who I used to help get things ready for the pool to open taught me a few things but apart from that I was a self learner
My kids started swimming lessons at 5 years old, both learned very quick and it gave me peace of mind when around water, definitely recommend especially if they are comfortable in water!
Swim lessons are a fantastic idea- the Y has really good ones with a trained person. Highly suggest.
I loved this vlog, Amanda! 😍 Your positive energy is exactly what I needed today. Thanks for sharing! 💖
I'm so glad! 🩷🩷
My daughter is 5 and my son is 9 and they both learned how to swim without lessons!
Hi Amanda! Awesome video as usual! Have an amazing week! ❤
my son got the most out of the lessons at age 5 , each child is so different my daughter was 3 and was super successful with her lessons ,we live in area where we are by the water and almost everyone has a pool so our school provides free classes from pre k up to 5th grade to ensure safety over the summer
Definitely start the swimming lessons now! They will love it
Is it just me or the kids have gotten so big 😮😢❤
They can never be too young to learn those water instincts and safety. If they’re going to be in pools, it is not a waste to start!
True thank you!!
Aww fun, you’re coming to my neck of the woods soon (Northern VA). Thanks for another fun vlog!
Love it!! 🩷
Hi Amanda, long time viewer here!!… I have a 13 year old and 11 yo twins. They had no fear of the water and we did swim lessons when they were around 3. It didn’t work. Our oldest picked up swimming by working with us in the pool almost daily. He joined summer swim team when he was 6 and learned proper strokes and technique. The twins joined when they were 4 and really couldn’t swim, but the team instructors actually taught them. They all have swam competitively and participate in summer teams every year. I highly recommend the team approach!
So helpful, thank you sm for sharing!!
Great question about swim lessons, I am currently asking it myself 😃
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I love how you like to free up your weekends and do all the cleaning during the week. Do you have a planner routine to keep your appts + events organized and when do you update it, during the week or weekends? Do you do a weekly reset and can you share a video on that?
I actually don’t have a planner just keep everything in my iPhone calendar or the notes app! I do have a weekly reset routine video: th-cam.com/video/xXSuUw0jGDI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ofk3aeZgk5GSOWLB
@Amanda_Fadul so do you add checking your calendar to your morning routine? Do you set alarm reminders for kids upcoming events and lessons etc? When do you fit in your finances?