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 ...

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

NO ONE WAS HURT. THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND BRINGS US TO THE MIDPOINT OF SUMMER, AND ALREADY DOZENS OF CHILDREN HAVE DIED FROM ACCIDENTAL DROWNINGS HERE IN FLORIDA. AND THOSE NUMBERS ARE CONTINUING TO RISE ...

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 ...

This week, for the first time, the YMCA offered four days of free adaptive swimming lessons to children with disabilities and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jonathan Eichenholz was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with autism. His parents nicknamed him “Houdini” because of his ...