 545, I'm Michelle Bash. And I'm John Aaron. Lots of us have been having fun in the water this summer, but what if pools, beaches, and lakes elicit fear in your kids? WTOP's Stephanie Gaines Bryant reports. Peter Lord, Aquatic Director at the YMCA in Alexandria, says swimming lessons can go a long way. Having a safe and a fun environment is usually one of the better ways to help kids get over fear and enjoy the water.