Swimming is a fun – and healthy – activity for children during the summer. To ensure it also is safe, parents should be aware of the potential for drowning and take precautions, health experts say.

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 ...

When it comes to summer fun with family and friends, your backyard pool is a prime place to make lasting memories. However, unless you create and maintain a safe aquatic environment (especially for ...

Pool parties, beach trips, lakeside getaways, river rafting, water parks — the summer is full of aquatic adventures. But with that comes being aware of the risks that water poses. According to the ...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With spring break around the corner, Big Blue Swim School urges families to review important water safety tips before vacationing. The CDC’s 2024 Vital Signs report notes ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Summer is approaching, meaning community pools are starting to open across the region. But having fun in the water comes with serious responsibility. According to the CDC, an ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the number one cause of death for children between one and four years old. During just the ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — With the nicer weather lately, we know some families out there may be enjoying it with a splash. But if you’re not practicing proper safety protocols with your children when ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- Being in the water is one of the biggest parts of summer in the Lowcountry, and it can also be one of the most dangerous. Here are ways you and your family can stay safe ...

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — The Goldfish Swim School in Overland Park participated in the World’s Largest Swim Lesson on Thursday. Swim lessons were taught in 600 locations across 19 countries in the ...

The toddlers at the Denton Natatorium sing, squeal and splash. They pluck grinning purple octopus toys out of a bucket and snuggle them. Their parents hold them while they giggle through “The Hokey ...

HOUSTON – Today, on KPRC 2+, Tony Guillory, Association Director of Aquatics at the YMCA of Greater Houston, shared several swim safety tips to prevent drowning accidents this summer. Watch the ...