With summer around the corner, I’ve been thinking about life by the water more than usual. And since becoming a ...

BELMAR, New Jersey (WABC) -- As more local pools and parks are re-opening from pandemic shutdowns, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is urging families and caregivers to provide swim lessons ...

As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, you may find yourself pulling out those toddler floaties from last year and stocking up on sunscreen. With plans of poolside parties or days on the ...

(KUTV) May is national water safety month and one of the best ways to stay safe around water is learning how to swim. Jumping into the deep end may not seem like a good idea for an infant, but with ...

The death of 8-year-old Ryan Amichette, who drowned this month in a neighbor’s pool in Fort Lauderdale cast a tragic spotlight on a public health issue for young children nationwide but especially in ...

The summer swim season is pretty much over but water safety is a year-round concern for families with children, especially those on the autism spectrum. Doctors say it's important, considering that ...

Amy Peden receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council. She maintains an honorary affiliation with Royal Life Saving Society - Australia as a Senior Research Fellow. The ...

(MENAFN- The Conversation) As the weather starts to cool down and outdoor pools shut, are you thinking of pressing pause on your child's swimming lessons, or even stopping altogether? If your child ...

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 ...

DETROIT – My dad was a great swimmer. He was known in my small-town pool growing up as Clifford “Fish” Gill. He wanted me to be a good swimmer too. While I eventually learned to swim as a young adult ...

One Bridgeport parent said she signed up her daughter for lessons because she didn't want her to drown and become a ...

Last month a 5-year-old Bradenton girl died of an apparent accidental drowning. Sadly, she wasn't unusual. Florida — a state with over a million and a half swimming pools and 825 miles of beach — is ...