Fear is a natural response to the water, but it doesn't have to be a permanent one. I’m sharing my secret sauce for turning tears into triumphs by using imaginative play and "Mermaid" goals to help hesitant swimmers forget they were ever afraid in the first place. If you’ve ever stood at the edge of the pool with a trembling child clinging to your leg, you’ve probably experienced the heartbreak of water anxiety. No splashing. No smiling. Just tears. As a parent, your first in