Not just facing our fears, but overcoming them

Its always interesting for me to observe on the daily, how people's minds and bodies interact to perform (or not perform) a physical task. On this amazing island of Maui, whose life stems from the ocean and rains, it can be easy to forget that born deep in our minds is a strong instinct to fear water. Nearly half of the kids I work with each week are children of professional (or close to it) water sports athletes. Even this lucky DNA doesn’t ensure an immediate love for water. Each child is so different in how they approach water, swimming and new challenges in general. At Swim Lessons Maui, we have a very unique approach to helping kids overcome their fear and master their instincts in and out of the water. Here are three tips on how to help your child overcome a fear or resistance to water.

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