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 I am a Firefighter/EMT and the safety of my children is my primary concern as I see many tragedies involving
small children. We have a pool in my back yard and are very active in and around water. When looking into
swimming lessons, I did not want "just your ordinary lesson" I wanted survival for my children. Even when you
are outside with them supervising around water accidents can happen and seconds count. Julia is FANTASTIC.
She is very firm for the kids who need it and equally compassionate for the more timid and shy.
I have witnessed her interact with my own children and many others. She has the utmost patience and is very
good at what she does. My son Michael started when he was 20 months old and he was swimming to the ladder fully
clothed. I am looking forward to refreshers with Julia for my son who is now three as well as getting my daughter
started at 11 months. Julia, thank you for what you do and for bringing ISR to Tallahassee! --Sarah Cooksey
Before I had children, I was at a 4th of July party where a 4 yr. old girl had jumped into the deep end of the pool
in the presence of 40 - 50 adults. At the begging of a 2 year old onlooker, one adult jumped in to rescue the child
from the bottom of the pool. She had sunk to the bottom and nobody knew how long she was there. While the child survived,
not one adult heard nor saw her go into the pool. I now have a 4 year old and 2 year old who started ISR at 3 and 12 months.
Knowing firsthand that a child could wander, trip, fall or jump into water without being seen made it absolutely vital to me,
that my children know how to act and think should that happen to them. Julia, through ISR, has taught my children exactly that:
How to act, with confidence, in water and how to think, without panicking, about getting out. I have watched in amazement as
Julia taught my daughter how to swim to the steps of a pool and stay afloat, rather than sink or swallow water in a panic all
before my child could walk! I have watched my son, swim the entire length of a pool with ease and confidence at the age of 3.
While my children are very young, Julia has taught both of them to be extraordinarily strong and confident swimmers. Her technique
with children is amazing and made me an extraordinarily proud mother of two amazing swimmers. While I always have my eye
out whenever we're near water, I have the confidence and peace of mind of knowing that my children can get themselves out of
trouble in the water. --Erika McHale 4/07-Kelly did it! When stepping into the pool, she slipped and fell in face down.
She calmly rolled over to her float and the swam to the step ready to start playing.
Our home is surrounded by water -- a lake across the street, a pond next
door and a pool in the backyard, so water safety is a priority for our two
young children. Within the first week of her lessons, our 2 year old
daughter, Sophia, was comfortably going under water and swimming. We took a
family vacation the first weekend after her lessons started and total
strangers stood around the pool in amazement watching Sophia, jump from the
sides of the pool and swim back and forth to us. This was the same little
girl that kicked, screamed and threw an absolute fit anytime water touch her
face the week before. Sophia is now 3 and has recently finished her
refresher course. She swims with confidence in our pool daily and still
amazes us with the techniques that she learned with Ms. Julia.
Our 1 year old son, Jake, has also benefited immensely from his lessons. He
started with the roll-float techniques at 9 months old and learned actual
swimming techniques the following year. It took him a little longer to
learn the swim techniques because he still had not forgotten his float
lessons from the year before. After a few weeks, he was swimming like a
fish and hasn't wanted to stop yet. To say that we were satisfied with ISR would be a gross understatement.
These lessons were by far the most beneficial time and money that we have
spent with regard to our children's safety hands down. Thanks again Julia
for taking such good care of our children. Bobby and Jodi Ryon
The first few days in ISR lessons are hard because your little one is getting used to the water and is out of her comfort zone,
but the rewards a few weeks later when she floats unassisted for over a minute is worth it! My daughter began ISR as an infant
and now, 3 summers later, is a much stronger swimmer than her peers who have taken lessons with "non-ISR" instructors, but more
importantly she knows what to do if she ever fell into the water without an adult nearby. Julia and her family always make us
feel welcome in their home and her professionalism is second to none. I would highly recommend Julia and ISR to any parent who
is concerned about their child's water safety. --Jaime Sumner
 While researching opportunities for swimming lessons, we felt that ISR was too expensive
for our budget. The literature implies
that ISR is priceless because it provides an additional layer of safety for your child. We were skeptical. After the first week
of lessons, we are in full agreement with that implication. The cost is minimal compared to what has already been accomplished
in such a short time. By day five Eva celebrated her new confidence as a result of having overcome the natural frustration that
we all feel when trying to learn something new. This was the first time she had to work through something difficult without
her parents intervening. Thus, it was the first time she felt such pride and independence. Meanwhile we were beside ourselves
with delight that our little girl is actually swimming confidently underwater. --Heather Diamond-Jones
 I highly recommend and strongly encourage the Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) program taught by Julia Daum. I have witnessed the
amazing results of this swimming survival program with my daughter who is now 2-1/2 years old. She has been swimming with Julie
since she was 8 months olds and has zero fear of the water. She confidently swims underwater with her head submerged and
completes the swim-float-swim sequence taught by Julia and the ISR program. Other people who see her swim are amazed at her
skill level given her age. This program teaches the most comprehensive survival and swimming instruction available for infants
and children.
--Kelly Reichelderfer
From a mom for student... Thank you for all of your time and patience with me- I love coming to swimming lessons
and doing angel arms in my floats because of you. Thanks for letting me play in your pool and splash you with my
jumping and big kicks. You have made swimming so much fun. I will always remember you and all the skills you have
taught me. Love, Anjali Gupta
 Two years ago, I watched my eleven-month-old daughter go under water. I held my breath every time she went under. As I watched,
I saw her learn how to save her own life. It was the most amazing experience to watch my child learn how to turn herself
to float on her back so that she could get air. No matter what position she went under the water she was able to find the
surface and get air. Last year, I watched my, then, 23-month-old learn how to swim. She learned the skills that it takes to
swim to the steps and get out of the pool. She was not a fan of swimming and floating, but I felt certain that if she fell
into a pool she could get out. My daughter just completed her third year of ISR and she adores the pool. She is a wonderful
swimmer and floater. She floats without being prompted. She also learned how to pull herself out of the pool on the side with
no assistance. I watch my three-year-old swim and play in the pool and realize that she could save her own life if she needed to.
ISR is an amazing resource and every child should be taught the ISR techniques. Julia is a patient and diligent teacher.
She is wonderful with her students and my daughter loves her dearly. Thank you Julia for this invaluable skill, Tawnya and Lily Traylor
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