Psych Up to Swim!

About the Book

This book was made to help young children on their swimming journey. It is designed to help children who are particularly anxious, to learn about swimming in a gentle and nurturing way. It should be used as a fun way to explain to children that swimming is not threatening and can be very enjoyable! The books story line is about a young boy called Jayce, who is going to his first swimming lesson with a new teacher. He is a bit worried about what may happen in the lesson but through the help of his teacher, he is able to overcome his fears and learn new skills! He also gets a special prize for his bravery!

About the Author

Cheryl Goldrick is an experienced swimming teacher, who is studying Psychology and has conducted research into how swim instruction can be improved from a psychological perspective. She is well-known for her calm and nurturing approach to teaching and feels this is why she is able to produce safe, confident swimmers. This book was written with parents in mind who have children who are anxious of the water and may not know how to approach the topic of swimming lessons. This book is a friendly and relaxed way to introduce the topic into conversation so your child feels safe and at ease when talking about swimming lessons and starting them for the first time. Additionally, it can also be used as a confidence booster to those already in swimming lessons, to show them that the skills they are being taught are safe and fun!