Category Archives: Children Learning to Swim

5 Ways to Understand Where a Lifeguard is Coming From

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Katrina

I teach lessons at a pool that is particularly tough on swim safety rules. There are a lot things you cannot do, such as running and jumping into the water or swimming with noodles. Parental supervision rules are complex and … Continue reading →

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Taking Young Ones Underwater for the First Time

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Tina Ramser

It’s a comfort thing. A comfort thing that begins with your own. Taking your infant or toddler between the ages of a few months to almost 3 years of age underwater might first feel like you’re going against an instinct … Continue reading →

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Do’s & Dont’s of Taking Swim Lessons in August

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Tina Ramser

This post comes as after the fact, as August is almost behind us, but that’s kind of the point. If your child took swim lessons this past month, how did they fare? I’m going to look into my magic crystal … Continue reading →

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To Dunk or Not to Dunk: When To Force Submersion

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Tina Ramser

Is there ever a good reason to force a child to go underwater if they venomously refuse to put their face in? There are, but exist few and far between and you’d better know exactly what you are doing, parent … Continue reading →

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Part 2 of Starting Your Child Swimming Early, Pros & Cons

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Tina Ramser

With summer now underway and parents flocking to swim programs, this is Part 2 on a popular topic about the benefits (and detriments) of starting your little one (4 months to 2 1/2 years of age) off early in the … Continue reading →

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The Pros & Cons of Starting Your Child Swimming Early, Part I

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Tina Ramser

Every parent wants their children to be safe and unafraid of the water. I see wonderful, proactive parents attempting to start swimming lessons very early for their toddlers, and even infants, on a daily basis. It’s not the intentions that … Continue reading →

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Can Just One Swim Lesson Make a Difference?

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Katrina

Let’s say you aren’t too sure about your child’s current swimming ability. Maybe they were doing fairly well last summer, but you are worried they might have forgotten a lot of their swim skills. Of perhaps your child was really … Continue reading →

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Follow the Laws of Readiness For Fearful Swimmers

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Katrina

Is there such thing as Laws of Readiness? Yes, according to Edward Thorndike. This question was posed between master swim instructors at a recent staff meeting. We were discussing how to appropriately handle parents who feel their child needs to … Continue reading →

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The Great Swim Debate: Private or Group Lessons?

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Katrina

I originally wrote this post about three years ago. But it is time to revisit the subject. The debate between signing your child up for group swim lessons or private one-on-one lessons is an important one to ponder. It’s especially … Continue reading →

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Precursor to Learning How to Swim, Part 4: The Goal-Setting Aspect

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Katrina

This is a part of a four-part series on precursors in learning how to swim. We are attempting to figure out the most common parental question, when will my child learn to swim, by discussing four vital aspects that play … Continue reading →

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