Living in Florida, Kavita Channe had her daughter learn to swim to the wall and not a person, as this is a common mistake. It is all about building muscles, improve -- coordination and motivation. I had a chance to interview her to learn more.
Why is it so important to encourage water safety from an early age?If you're a parent and you live in Florida (or anywhere where there is water) then water safety is hands down one of the most important skills your child will ever learn. National Safety Council statistics point to drowning as a leading cause of death for young children. Of the 3,709 drownings in 2017, more than 12% were children age 4 and younger, according to Injury Facts. That's far too many... and PREVENTABLE! You can start your child with lessons at 6 months old before they have time to develop any fear of the water. My daughter, Micah, started at four months old and learned to "swim to the wall" before her first birthday (and before she could even walk). Water safety is more important than learning to walk or a sport. It truly can be the difference between life and death in a matter of seconds.
Why should kids learn to swim to the wall instead of a person?A wall will always be there. A person will not. It gives a false sense of security.
Why is it so important to encourage water safety from an early age?If you're a parent and you live in Florida (or anywhere where there is water) then water safety is hands down one of the most important skills your child will ever learn. National Safety Council statistics point to drowning as a leading cause of death for young children. Of the 3,709 drownings in 2017, more than 12% were children age 4 and younger, according to Injury Facts. That's far too many... and PREVENTABLE! You can start your child with lessons at 6 months old before they have time to develop any fear of the water. My daughter, Micah, started at four months old and learned to "swim to the wall" before her first birthday (and before she could even walk). Water safety is more important than learning to walk or a sport. It truly can be the difference between life and death in a matter of seconds.
Why should kids learn to swim to the wall instead of a person?A wall will always be there. A person will not. It gives a false sense of security.
What are your favorite ways to enjoy the water with your family?
We practice everything Micah's swim coach (Jackie Nelson) teaches her. From swimming to the wall... to taking a breath while swimming... to jumping in the pool and turning to get the wall... whatever she is learning we do together. Even if we are on vacation we still practice, but have fun with it. We sing songs and laugh and play. And the feedback from other parents is phenomenal! I remember one time I tried to get her to swim to me... and she wouldn't. Micah bypassed me and swam straight to the wall, which assured me even more that we were on the right track!
A London native with ancestry from India, Kavita moved to the US when she was 5 years old, bringing with her goals of creating, entertaining, and performing. Realizing early on that her natural talent and ever-growing opportunities were in front of the camera, she attended the University of Florida, earning a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Journalism, Telecommunications and Business.
In 2011, Kavita created her own YouTube channel, 1stDownNDirty. With over 1.6 million views, she interviewed athletes and took viewers behind the scenes of the sports world. That led to an offer by Fox Sports in 2012 to cover nationally-aired high school football games along with Florida Panthers broadcasts. Channe was also producing and hosting The CWs VIP TV covering all things sports and celebrity in Florida.
Beyond sports broadcasting and journalism, Kavita has appeared on television in HBO’s Ballers, the Fox reality TV show, Paradise Hotel, and VH1’s Baller Wives. She also worked as a featured correspondent in Designing Spaces on TLC. Kavita has also held roles in feature films, namely Broke: The New American Dream, CHECKPOST, and her latest endeavor, Dependence, set to be released later this year. Channe brings a dynamic energy to her many memorable speaking engagements, bringing her talents to the United States, South Africa, Singapore, and beyond. She also frequently partners with nonprofits to lend her voice to reputable organization including the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, American Heart Association, Miami Diaper Bank, American Red Cross, and United Way, just to name a few. In the fall of 2017, Kavita launched Channé Rosé, a new rosé wine inspired by her travels in Provence. She was extremely hands-on in the process from conceptualization to the final product. Together with an award-winning winemaker, Kavita was able to create a dry, crisp and clean wine that pairs well with a multitude of dishes. Channé Rosé is sold on premise in Florida and Georgia as well as online. During this same time, Kavita gave birth to her daughter, Magical Micah, and soon after was asked was asked to grace the cover of Mother & Baby India with a 7-page spread about her experience with motherhood and business. Going back to her Indian roots, this was truly an honor for her and her family.
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Kavita Channe brings diversity to an industry with her array of talents. Whether on the sidelines reporting for an NFL football team, wowing an audience of a morning talk show, or using her entrepreneurial skills to bring a new product to market, she is constantly using her talents to create new and exciting paths for her already inspiring career. There is no telling where her determination and drive will take her, but in quoting her own words, “I do not feel that I chose my career…it chose me.” If her past is any indication, KavitaChanne has only scratched the surface.
For press inquiries, please contact me and for more information, please visit kavitachanne.com and channerose.com
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We practice everything Micah's swim coach (Jackie Nelson) teaches her. From swimming to the wall... to taking a breath while swimming... to jumping in the pool and turning to get the wall... whatever she is learning we do together. Even if we are on vacation we still practice, but have fun with it. We sing songs and laugh and play. And the feedback from other parents is phenomenal! I remember one time I tried to get her to swim to me... and she wouldn't. Micah bypassed me and swam straight to the wall, which assured me even more that we were on the right track!
A London native with ancestry from India, Kavita moved to the US when she was 5 years old, bringing with her goals of creating, entertaining, and performing. Realizing early on that her natural talent and ever-growing opportunities were in front of the camera, she attended the University of Florida, earning a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Journalism, Telecommunications and Business.
In 2011, Kavita created her own YouTube channel, 1stDownNDirty. With over 1.6 million views, she interviewed athletes and took viewers behind the scenes of the sports world. That led to an offer by Fox Sports in 2012 to cover nationally-aired high school football games along with Florida Panthers broadcasts. Channe was also producing and hosting The CWs VIP TV covering all things sports and celebrity in Florida.
Beyond sports broadcasting and journalism, Kavita has appeared on television in HBO’s Ballers, the Fox reality TV show, Paradise Hotel, and VH1’s Baller Wives. She also worked as a featured correspondent in Designing Spaces on TLC. Kavita has also held roles in feature films, namely Broke: The New American Dream, CHECKPOST, and her latest endeavor, Dependence, set to be released later this year. Channe brings a dynamic energy to her many memorable speaking engagements, bringing her talents to the United States, South Africa, Singapore, and beyond. She also frequently partners with nonprofits to lend her voice to reputable organization including the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, American Heart Association, Miami Diaper Bank, American Red Cross, and United Way, just to name a few. In the fall of 2017, Kavita launched Channé Rosé, a new rosé wine inspired by her travels in Provence. She was extremely hands-on in the process from conceptualization to the final product. Together with an award-winning winemaker, Kavita was able to create a dry, crisp and clean wine that pairs well with a multitude of dishes. Channé Rosé is sold on premise in Florida and Georgia as well as online. During this same time, Kavita gave birth to her daughter, Magical Micah, and soon after was asked was asked to grace the cover of Mother & Baby India with a 7-page spread about her experience with motherhood and business. Going back to her Indian roots, this was truly an honor for her and her family.
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Kavita Channe brings diversity to an industry with her array of talents. Whether on the sidelines reporting for an NFL football team, wowing an audience of a morning talk show, or using her entrepreneurial skills to bring a new product to market, she is constantly using her talents to create new and exciting paths for her already inspiring career. There is no telling where her determination and drive will take her, but in quoting her own words, “I do not feel that I chose my career…it chose me.” If her past is any indication, KavitaChanne has only scratched the surface.
For press inquiries, please contact me and for more information, please visit kavitachanne.com and channerose.com
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