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Title: SWIM INSTRUCTOR OF 25+ YEARS LAUNCHES JOYFUL WATERS CURRICULUM TO ADDRESS AMERICA’S SILENT EPIDEMIC - CHILDHOOD DROWNING

Brunswick, Georgia, United States, 3rd Nov 2025 — After decades in the water, Nicole Fairfield’s trauma-aware “Joyful Waters” approach empowers families to teach love, respect, and survival one gentle splash at a time.Childhood drowning continues to be one of the most pressing yet under-discussed public health concerns in the United States. According to recent reports, drowning remains the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 4. Despite the persistent risk, national prevention programs have faced reduced funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), creating a need for renewed community action and education.Nicole Fairfield, a certified swim instructor, has over 25 years of experience in aquatic education and safety. Fairfield, the creator of Georgia Swim School and the #ZeroDrownings  movement, has collaborated with early childhood centers, teachers, and families to advance safer, more caring learning environments in and around water. The Joyful Waters curriculum, her most recent endeavor, is a development of her research and experience, with a focus on child-led engagement, emotional connection, and gradual progression.Unlike traditional swim programs that rely on pressure or strict repetition, the Joyful Waters model encourages participants to learn through understanding and comfort. Fairfield emphasizes that teaching swimming should not begin with fear or resistance but with patience and respect for individual readiness. By recognizing emotional responses to water and integrating them into the learning process, the program aims to build confidence that lasts beyond the pool.To make these tools widely accessible, the Joyful Waters platform provides a range of free educational resources, including downloadable Swim Cards,...

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