09/04/2026
Day 3 of 5 expanding thoughts on a previous post. Arguably, you WANT a nervous instructor working with your child.
Not to the extent it affects their competency, but the type of nerves that are butterflies in the belly, night before the first day jitters,& prayers of the names & water before the first day. 🦋
The kind of nerves that show they truly care about what they do, and the experience for their clients. 🤗
I have those nerves before every single session. Like a school teacher, I look down the list of names, ages, history, and I start to program the process for them individually. 🖊️
What I can't plan for is what kind of parents these children will come with. They are about to hand me their child, and they have high expectations for the results. I'm tasked with teaching their child how to potentially save their own life, and shape safety behaviors unique to their personality & associated risks. 🌊
It's an honor to have gained their trust through their friends, family, or my social media enough to get them enrolled & on deck. 💙
Acknowledging we are all nervous with expectations, I try to ensure we've developed some sort of relationship prior to the first day. I don't have canned emails or plans- I feel the vibe of the new set of parents & meet them where they are. I listen to past clients and see where gaps in understanding & adherence arise...and note common misunderstandings or issues as a problem with my delivery. 🫠
I adjust before, during, and after every session for what is working & not.
past, present, and future.. THANK YOU for your trust before & during your sessions, and feedback after! It truly helps me move forward confidently with each change & each new family 💎
