(Family Features) Playing in or around water is one of the joys of summer, but this treasured seasonal pastime comes with some serious risks. Drowning is the second-leading cause of accidental death ...

Watching a child learn how to swim is like witnessing a great opera. The maestro of this emotional orchestra is Bill Marsh. Swimming is the closest human beings will ever get to flying. And there is ...

Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional death from injury worldwide. From July 2018 to June 2019, 276 people drowned across Australia – a 10% increase on the previous year. Among those ...

THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. WESH 2’S TONY ADKINS JOINS US FROM DISNEY WORLD FOR THE WORLD’S LARGEST SWIMMING LESSON THAT’S HOPING TO SAVE MANY LIVES. A FUN DAY AT THE POOL, BUT MORE THAN ...

This class is for parents and children ages 6 - 18 months who can sit independently. The class will teach you techniques to help orient your child to the water, including fun activities like blowing ...

Taking swimming lessons is common at a young age. Ages three and up will crowd pool facilities for half-hour lessons to learn the fundamentals of the sport. Fun gimmicks and mnemonic devices are ...

As the seasons turn from spring to summer, the Great Miami Valley YMCA encourages children and parents to explore the many benefits of swimming, while also keeping safety top of mind. Swimming is not ...

TEXAS (KXAN) — The warm summer weather in Central Texas means many families will be heading to nearby pools to cool off. Swimming is more than just something fun to do — It’s a skill that could save ...

KSHB 41 reporter Marlon Martinez covers Platte and Clay counties in Missouri. Share your story idea with Marlon. With the hot summer days among us, initiatives across the Kansas City area are ...