Category Archives: Water Fears & Trauma

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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Learning to Swim: One Piece in the Bigger Water Safety Puzzle

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Katrina

The following excerpt is from my upcoming swim ebook, “Overcoming Water Fears with Children” available spring 2011. It’s pretty exciting to not only watch your little one overcome a water fear, but to actually start swimming! I’m as pumped and … Continue reading →

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10 Tips for Your Fearful Swimmer!

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Katrina

I’m currently working on an e-book (electronic book) about teaching parents how to help their child overcome water fears. As a successful swim instructor, I’m really thinking outside of the box here as my aim is to not do what … Continue reading →

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Beating Lesson Resistence: Someone Must be on the Swim Instructor’s Side!

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Katrina

A fellow swim instructor looked beat yesterday at the pool when I saw her. She explained she is going through a tough client situation involving a screaming 3-1/2-year old refusing to let go of her mother in the pool when … Continue reading →

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Group Lessons Breed Multitasking, Yet Multitasking Doesn't Work

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Tina Ramser

I’ve suggested many times group lessons are a great way to save money when revising your swim budget. By increasing the class ratio, you decrease swim costs. My advice doesn’t change, nor does my side note about group lessons delivering … Continue reading →

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Currencies & Rescues: Troubleshooting For Fearful Swimmers

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Tina Ramser

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How Your Kid's Trust Gets Ruined in the Water

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Tina Ramser

Trust. Something very important to build in life, especially with young minds. The more unsure the environment, the more crucial it is to establish it. And once lost, broken or ruined in a situation that is very important to your … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Treading Water

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Tina Ramser

I’ve been teaching baby classes for some time now, and while I like to make the curriculum full of bonding and tender approaches and songs and all that, I’ve also been focusing on parental safety more. Meaning I get some … Continue reading →

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Squidkid Answers Your Questions: At Wit's End With Non-Swimming 6-Year Old

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Tina Ramser

You know if you send me your questions, I’ll take the time to personally answer them. I cannot resist the opportunity to blather on and on when my swim advice is sought — even if it comes from across the … Continue reading →

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