More than 10 years ago, my husband and I said “I do” beside a lake in Wisconsin. Then, we vacationed in Southern California, Hawaii and Italy before we settled down to have kids. As we clinked our ...

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 ...

Summer is a time for swimming in pools, lakes and the ocean. But it's also a good time to make sure your children are comfortable and safe in the water. Summer is a time for swimming in pools, lakes ...

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 ...

Summer heat and humidity can make finding the nearest body of water a tempting choice. Maybe you find relief from the heat in a local swimming pool, the ocean, a nearby river or even a backyard splash ...

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 ...

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.

WAUKESHA -- Summer looks different this year in Wisconsin. Several pools won’t be opening due to COVID-19, and that means fewer swimming lesson opportunities for kids. "We’re Wisconsinites, we are ...

The swim school empowers kids ages 3 months to 12 years giving them the skills they need to feel confident in the water. (Photo courtesy Big Blue Swim School) SAN DIEGO – Drowning is a preventable ...

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 ...

Good morning. Today we’re exploring how Boston and Massachusetts are working to reduce accidental drownings, including by helping kids learn to swim. At the Thomas M. Menino YMCA in Hyde Park last ...