Your child runs toward the pool, laughing. You reach for your phone to snap a photo. In those few seconds, everything can change. Water doesn’t forgive distraction. Last year alone, nearly 900 children in America lost their lives to drowning. Many parents...
Just about everyone gets excited about going to the water park! You can experience the excitement of surfing in a wave pool, take a thrilling ride on a slide, or relax while floating down a lazy river. When planning a trip to the water park, there are a few factors to...
The summer will soon be here with its trips to the pool, beach, waterparks, and vacations. There’s a lot to look forward to! Water Safety Awareness Month is here now— in May—to help alert families and individuals to the importance of knowing about water safety and...
With summer quickly approaching, it’s more important than ever for parents to talk to their kids about water safety and to take steps to help keep their family safe in and around water. If you, as a parent or caregiver, aren’t aware of the water safety skills you and...
Many babies and toddlers love bath time as part of their getting ready for bed routine; it’s a time for relaxation and fun. But it’s also a time when parents need to be extra vigilant about their child’s safety. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
Many kids take to the water quickly. Unfortunately, not every child is able to act this way. If you’re a parent who loves to swim, your child’s fear of water can be particularly stressful. You may have been looking forward to sharing fun times in the pool with your...