The MSD of Lawrence Township is taking every fourth grader into the pool this semester as part of a new initiative called ...
May is Drowning Prevention Month, but according to a recent CDC report, drowning deaths are on the rise. Water safety information is now even more crucial for parents to learn as we head into the ...
Accidental drownings change the lives of thousands of people across the U.S. each year. While most people think drowning is the most prevalent issue with babies and kids, three to four times as many ...
BERKLEY – As warmer weather approaches, families are gearing up for pool and lake outings. Confident swimmers train year-round, water safety experts said. A 3-year-old at Aqua-Tots demonstrated ...
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 ...
FARGO — With school letting out and summer just around the corner, many families are heading to the pool or lake, making now the right time to focus on water safety. “Drowning is silent,” said Joseph ...
As summer approaches and families gear up for fun in the sun, it’s important to prioritize water safety. Chris DeJong, founder and president of Big Blue Swim School, is on a mission to help prevent ...
In June 2020 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission released a report that found child drownings to be the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1 to 4 years old. Now, with an ...
In the past decade, there have been over 200 unintentional drowning deaths in Hillsborough County. Four Tampa pools took part in the 15th annual World’s Largest Swim lesson in hopes of reducing that ...