It’s why swim safety, especially regarding children, is paramount, says Dr. Deanna Behrens, a pediatric critical care doctor ...

With the Fourth of July holiday weekend quickly approaching, local swim instructors are urging caution for parents as kids ...

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 through 4, according to the CDC, and about 4,000 people drown in ...

ATLANTA, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- How do swim lessons reduce drowning risk for children? A HelloNation article explores this question, offering detailed child drowning prevention tips for families ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - School is out for the summer, and many kids will soon be hitting the pool, but swim instructors are urging parents to remember that safety should always come first. According ...

A lifesaving lesson on how to survive in the water was taught by instructors to children at a South Florida<a ...

Are you planning on taking the kids to a water park this summer? Doctors say that there are several things parents should ...

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — According to the Centers for Disease Control, accidental drowning is the leading cause of death among toddlers. For children ages 5-14, drowning is the second leading cause of ...

This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference in our community, reported by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE: Peter Lord is among ...

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 ...

AIKEN — The World's Largest Swimming Lesson was held June 26 at the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center pool in Aiken with the goal to children to about water safety and to provide basic swimming skills.

More children in Bakersfield will soon have a chance to learn how to swim through a new grant aimed at expanding access to ...