Category Archives: Children Learning to Swim

New Website Just for My Swim Ebook!

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Katrina

Today is an exciting day. I am posting my new swim ebook, “Fears to Fins: Overcoming Water Fears with Children” up for purchase on Amazon. Price will be $7.99. That cost beats out the current limited competition. (And my material … Continue reading →

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How I Became a Swim Instructor — When I Couldn’t Even Swim That Well!

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Katrina

Here is an excerpt from my upcoming swim eBook about overcoming water fears with children. I want to make sure parents understand even seasoned instructors like myself have had their tough moments in the pool. This story is about how … Continue reading →

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Fears to Fins Ebook Soon Available to the Public!

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Katrina

I had to share with you the working cover of my upcoming ebook, “Fears to Fins: Overcoming Water Fears with Children.” What do you think? The ebook is currently being formatted and will be available in just a few weeks … Continue reading →

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Save Money with My 5-Minute Swim Test for Kids

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Tina Ramser

Do you think your kids need a swimming lesson refresher before summer hits? Save yourself some money by first trying out my 5-Minute Swim Test. You’ll of course need a body of water to complete.     Directions: Take one … Continue reading →

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What to Expect & Not Expect From a Swim Instructor

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Tina Ramser

Learning to swim really is a miraculous experience. It’s my belief everyone has the potential to swim. There can be much confusion, or at least a difference of opinions, when a group of parents, instructors or kids for that matter … Continue reading →

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The Effects of Stress Associated with Swimming Lessons

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Katrina

The World Aquatic Babies & Children Network posted these really fascinating interview videos featuring clinical psychologist, Susan Tonkins, PhD, about the effect stressful swim lessons can have on a child. Because a child’s full brain capacity is developed by age … Continue reading →

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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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