Anxiety is real and many children deal with it around the water. The water can be scary and its even more scary if you are not introduced to it as a baby! When working with an Anxious child I find its best to be firm and push them through 1 step at a time. Pinpoint the true fear and dive into that with them constantly showing them that its safe and they can master it with just a little practice! If they make a mistake and get scared DO not stop practicing. Keep practicing until they get it right and overcome that fear! #swimlessons #anxiety