Swimming can help children build self-confidence and support their ability to self-discipline. (Green Shoot Media photo) Water fun and summer seem to go hand in hand. So, getting the kids swimming ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — After birth defects, drowning is the top cause of death in children ages 1 to 4. Swim lessons do not make kids drown-proof — it’s just one layer of protection. Dr. Laura Waters, a ...

Year-round swim lessons are important to keep kids from forgetting what they’ve learned in the water”— Lisa Zarda, ...

Thursday afternoon, dozens upon dozens of kids took to the pool at Makai Swim School on Elm Street in Napa. They were leaning to swim while taking part in a global event at the same time. Known as the ...

BOSTON - Many children missed out on swimming lessons during the pandemic, a new study has found. It's estimated that nearly a thousand kids and teens die from drowning each year. Researchers at Lurie ...

It's every parent's worst nightmare. It only takes seconds for a child to drown, often so silently no one notices before it's too late. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death in children, ...

Since I found out I was having a baby I knew I wanted to sign her up for swim lessons. My daughter started lessons when she was 6 months old. It can be so hard to enroll in and manage lessons that it ...

A Utah Aquatics Academy swimmer floats on his back in the 'survival float' position. (Alliesha Reber) Kristy Neilson and her family traveled to Lake Powell three years ago with her then 2-year-old son ...

Summer is fast approaching which means it’s time for long days at the pool, beach and waterparks. If you’re a parent, these days can mean more than the usual worrying for your child’s safety so we ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Thursday marked the 10th year for the “World’s Largest Swimming Lesson”. Tens of thousands of kids in 20 countries around the world participated. That includes a few watering holes right ...