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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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The Problem with Praising New Swimmers Too Much

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Katrina

To quote this Psychology Today article, many parents have been misguided by the “self-esteem movement,” which has told them that the way to build their children’s self-esteem is to tell them how good they are at things. I don’t see … Continue reading →

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How to Cope with Good & Bad Swim Days

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Katrina

No matter the age, babies, toddlers and kids have their good days and bad days. And they have them in the water, too. As a newer mom, I’ve struggled through several daily — and sometimes weekly and monthly — issues … Continue reading →

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Exercise Statistics: Do You Workout Much, Some or None?

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Katrina

According to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), more than 60% of adults do not participate in regular physical activity. A staggering 25% do nothing at all. Is it any wonder why  heart disease is the number one killer? … Continue reading →

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Lap Swimming is Not Something You ‘Ought to Know’

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Katrina

One of the hardest things to confess for adults curious about learning to lap swim — defined as freestyle stroke with proper breathing on the side — is simply that they don’t know how to do it. Most adults feel … 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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Kick & Hit: When Fighting Can Fend Off a Panicked Swimmer

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Tina Ramser

There are two lessons I teach my students that go against good parental instincts but can make you safer in the water. Off-Beat Lesson #1: When I teach diving, I warn my kids I will often try and trick them … Continue reading →

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Breaking Myths About Water Workouts

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Tina Ramser

It’s usually a big deal for someone who is not used to water workouts to attend to a water aerobic class. For some reason (and yes, many of them are valid), it takes a lot of effort to get the … Continue reading →

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Portable Pools Pose Biggest Drowning Risk

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Katrina

I cannot take credit for the head-turning headline (or breaking new story, either). HealthDay, brought to you by Yahoo! News, has the whole story here. But it’s true: 40% of all drownings take place in shallow wading pools. Any body … 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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