As the days grow longer and warmer, parents and kids alike look forward to summer and the fun activities that come with it. But before you have fun at the pool or at the beach, make sure the whole ...

Learning to swim isn't just a childhood milestone—it's a life-saving skill, a confidence booster, and a path to lifelong health and joy. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that families ...

During roasting hot summer days, more and more people make their way to swimming pools, lakes, rivers and other spots where they can access water to stay cool. But while water activities provide a ...

Swimming ability is declining in Australia, with almost half of year 6 students unable to swim 50 metres and tread water for 2 minutes — the minimum water safety requirements for their age. Bernadette ...

Water activities are a source of enjoyment for people of all ages, but they also come with inherent risks. Drowning remains a leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths among children in the ...

It’s mid-summer and everyone is in the pool! Now is the time to consider getting your child confident in the water. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1–4 in the ...

The summer my son turned five, I got a bit too ambitious and signed him up for every two-week session of swim class that our town offered. I figured an entire summer in the local pond was bound to ...

Drowning rates among children are on the rise in the United States and children with special needs are at higher risk. It is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children between ...

According to the Florida Department of Children and Families, Florida is on pace to set a record for child drowning deaths.