This video documents a survival swim lesson where a child practices using arm movements to swim back to the pool wall ...

The death of 8-year-old Ryan Amichette, who drowned this month in a neighbor’s pool in Fort Lauderdale cast a tragic spotlight on a public health issue for young children nationwide but especially in ...

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

Last month a 5-year-old Bradenton girl died of an apparent accidental drowning. Sadly, she wasn't unusual. Florida — a state with over a million and a half swimming pools and 825 miles of beach — is ...

As a pediatrician, I've counseled countless families about the importance of swim safety. But as a mom, I've lived it, from the nervous first splashes to the proud, cannonball "I did it!" moments.

With school out for the summer and temperatures rising across the country, many families will visit the beach, lake or local swimming pool. Now is the time to review safety tips to keep children safe ...

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 ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida leads the nation in child drownings. We are surrounded by beautiful bodies of water and its why swim safety is more than a story. It’s a priority for us. This month, ...

Older adults can also be at risk of drowning in backyard pools due to medical incidents, such as a heart attack, or ...

With school out, parents may still be scrambling to get their kids signed up for swimming lessons. Parents want their children to be safe around water at the pool and beach all summer, said Megan ...