Category Archives: Swim Lessons & Programs

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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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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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 3: The “Personal Sense of Readiness” Aspect

Posted on April 12, 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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Precursor to Learning How to Swim, Part 1: The Buoyancy Aspect

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Katrina

The most common question a parent could ever ask a swim teacher is, when will my child learn to swim? It’s a harmless and rightfully direct inquiry. Yet believe it or not, seasoned instructors know this is one of the … Continue reading →

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