Category Archives: Swim Lessons & Programs

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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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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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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Lap Swimming Fundamentals: Learn How to Breathe Correctly

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Tina Ramser

I’m a successful adult and child swim teacher with 15 years of experience, but here’s how I almost gave up on learning lap swimming. Don’t let this story intimidate your swim goals. I’ll get you there in three steps. Years … Continue reading →

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Good-Bye Summer; Hello Fall Swim Lessons!

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Tina Ramser

You don’t want to think about it, but it needs you attention. Could your swimmer need additional lessons even though summer’s over? That’s going to take planning, and planning takes time and energy. You ran out of that right as … 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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Private One-on-One or Group Swimming Lessons?

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Tina Ramser

When I think about using a group approach to get a fearful swimmer started, I recall a quote my friend’s grandmother used to say: “Only the rich can afford to buy cheap, because they can afford to buy something again … 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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