Understanding Nerve Pain. Pain is supposed to be a warning. When your hand gets too close to a stove, the nerves send a pain signal to the brain -- and you pull back before you burn yourself. But if you have nerve damage, that system isn't working. Damaged nerves may send false signals -- and you feel real pain, often without a cause.
The kids that are the most fun to work with are the ones that like a challenge. Challenge them to swim from the wall to the ladder, and if their feet touch the ground, they have to start over. After theyâve done that, have them try again, except a little bit further.
Children who swim are exposed to a host of pathogenic germs, and babies in particular tend to swallow the water theyâre swimming in. Also, water that is too cold is not good for babies, Gilchrist says. âYou have to watch out for hypothermia.â. Class size and level of supervision also is important.