Stephanie Morgan - Your Trusted ISR Swim Instructor in Dawsonville, Alpharetta, Cumming, and Gainesville
Welcome to the world of infant self-rescue swimming with Stephanie Morgan! With a solid background in lifeguarding and coaching local swim teams, Stephanie brings a wealth of experience to your child's water safety journey. Located in Dawsonville, and serving families in Alpharetta, Cumming, and Gainesville, Stephanie offers personalized ISR lessons that prioritize your child's safety above all. She takes pride in working with children of all abilities, including those with special needs, recognizing the unique benefits ISR brings to every little swimmer. Stephanie's teaching philosophy is simple yet powerful: she believes in equipping children with personal safety skills to ensure their survival in the water. Join Stephanie on this crucial mission and let's work together to ensure 'not one more drown.'
FAQs
Why don’t parents participate in the water during the lessons?
We do not want the baby to initially associate the water with the love, attention, and affection of the
parent while in the water. Also, it takes incredible concentration and objectivity to teach the baby how to
respond to an aquatic emergency and our experience shows that parents often find it too difficult to be
objective to be effective teachers with their own children in the water. We gladly invite parents to join us
in the pool once their child has independent skills to practice at home.
What is the American Academy of Pediatrics position on swimming lessons for young children?
The AAP encourages parents to consider that starting water-survival skills training at an early age must
be individualized, based on the child's frequency of exposure to water, emotional maturity, physical
limitations and health concerns related to swimming pools. You can view their policies and suggestions
through the AAP website here: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-
play/Pages/Swim-Lessons.aspx
Can’t babies swim naturally?
Unfortunately, babies cannot naturally swim. If this were the case, there wouldn’t be so many drownings
every year. According to the Center for Disease Control and Accident Prevention, drowning is the leading
cause of accidental death for children ages 1-4 in the United States.
Why does it take an average of 6 weeks for my child to learn this?
The 6-week average is an estimate that is based on the average time in which it takes most children to
learn these survival skills. Every child is unique and ISR’s Self- Rescue program is specifically designed
based on your child’s individual strengths and needs. It is important to realize that this is an average
which means that some children will actually finish more quickly while others will need more practice.
ISR is dedicated to safety and, therefore, we want to provide your child with the time and best
opportunity to become proficient in his/her survival skills. We will always honor your child’s needs.
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