For autistic children, who tend to wander and seek out water, learning to swim is an essential survival skill, scientists say ...

During roasting-hot summer days, more and more people make their way to swimming pools, lakes, rivers and other spots where ...

Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 in the United States. Here’s what parents and caregivers ...

The sliding glass door leading to Natasha Lim’s backyard pool has a lock and an alarm. A fence around the pool also has a lock, plus a bungee cord to thwart curious fingers.

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 ...

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 ...

From arm bands to toddler swim vests, these kid-friendly swimming aids and floats are designed to keep kids safe and ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Cullen Jones is a two-time Olympian and a four-time Olympic medalist. He partners with the USA Swimming Foundation and Make a Splash Foundation to provide drowning prevention education ...

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — Florida leads the nation in child drownings. We are surrounded by beautiful bodies of water and it’s why swim safety is more than a story. It’s a priority for us. In this “Swim ...

Campaigners have urged the government to increase the number of children learning to swim at school following a spate of water-related deaths in recent heatwaves. Youngsters shoul ...

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