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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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5 Ways Swimming Supports Simplified Parenting

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Katrina

I recently read a really great book about resisting the trend to give your kids too much, too fast and too soon. Simplicity Parenting by Dr. Kim John Payne uncovers how the paradox of choice can actually cause a child … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Help Your Fearful Swimmer

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Katrina

The knowledge swim season is just around the corner can cause many families to have an initial reaction that resembles more of a cringe than one of celebration. This is because not all children fall in love with the water … Continue reading →

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Olympic Diving Try-Outs Start Today in Jenny’s Backyard

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Katrina

All I have to say, really, on this entry is if you can identify what is wrong in the picture. Also, anyone know Red Cross’s recommendation for how deep a pool needs to be for a head-first dive? Have a … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Squidkid, Parenting Magazine Readers!

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Tina Ramser

I have the distinct pleasure of being used as an expert swim source in several Parenting Magazine articles for the July2010  issue (Early Years edition) that just hit the newsstands. I also penned a couple articles myself for the Ages … Continue reading →

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Best Summer Swim Products!

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Tina Ramser

Like the rest of the world, I’ve bought into my fair share of a hope-in-a-jar and expensive swimsuits that promised I’d do the freestyle faster. Here’s a quick roundup on what works: Target brand’s Up & Up Sport Sunscreen Continuous … Continue reading →

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