H E L D I N W A T E R S
Water is where we begin.
The Year Ahead with Water
What's coming in 2027
Hannah is looking forward to welcoming her community back to the water with some familiar rhythms and some brand-new offerings.
January — The Held In Waters Membership opens. A year-round home for families who want to stay connected to the water between seasons: rituals, guidance, and first access to every class registration.
March–July — Baby & Toddler Water Lessons, ages 0–3. Gentle, parent-held sessions where babies and toddlers build water comfort through connection rather than performance. Members register first.
May — Summer registration opens for swimmers ages 4–8. Summer lessons for older children, rooted in the same nervous-system-first approach families have trusted for ten years.
Summer 2027 — Adult Swim Lessons (new). For grown-ups who never learned, who learned in fear, or who are ready to feel at home in water for the first time.
Summer 2027 — Return to Water: a women's water circle (new). An invitation back into your own body through water yoga, sound bath, breath, and time in the water with other women.
YOUR GUIDE IN THE WATER
Meet Hannah
Hannah has spent over 25 years immersed in the transformative nature of water — particularly for new mothers, babies, and families in transition. Water was her first teacher. By age 14 she was already sharing that love as a volunteer swim instructor; at 16, she founded Little Splashes in her backyard — a program that now serves over 300 families annually. Her approach weaves together somatic practice, bodywork, sound healing, and a deep reverence for the wisdom of nature.
WORK WITH HANNAH DIRECTLY
Private consultation
A session held just for you
Whether your child has specific sensitivities, you're navigating fear of water, or you simply want Hannah's full attention — a private phone or video consultation offers personal guidance rooted in 25+ years of experience.
Book a consultationTHE SIGNATURE PIECE
What water safety really is.
On floaties, rescue swimming, and the thing we're actually protecting.
Real water safety is a relationship. It lives in a child's body — in how their nervous system responds when water touches their face, when they are held, when they are startled. A child who has been trained to perform a safety skill is not the same as a child who is actually safe in water.
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WHAT FAMILIES ARE SAYING
Held, trusted, transformed
"From the very first session, I could see my daughter's fear melting away. Hannah has a gift for meeting children exactly where they are. We didn't just learn to swim — we found our way back to joy."
"My son was relaxed from the start, and honestly so was I. These sessions have become something we both look forward to every week."
"Our son has sensory sensitivities and we were told swimming would be hard for him. Hannah's adaptive approach changed everything. He asks to go to 'water class' every single day."
OUR FAVORITES PICKS FOR YOU
Things we truly believe in
Happy Nappy swim diapers
No leaks, no worries. Reusable, snug-fitting, perfect for babies and toddlers. A swim class essential every parent swears by.
Shop Happy Nappy →Sky and Sol sunscreen
Gentle mineral-based SPF safe for sensitive baby skin, active toddlers, and caregivers. Sun safety starts before you hit the water.
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Gentle practices to bring into your home, bath, and daily rhythm.
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