When it comes time to teach kids how to swim, it's not uncommon for parents to research water safety tips, life jacket types and even signs of drowning. As parents prepare their kids to enjoy playtime ...

In the drowning prevention community, we dread hearing the other F-word: floaties. These seemingly innocuous devices give responsible parents a false sense of security with the assumption that the ...

Swimming can be a little scary for kids, even when your little one is generally fearless. Having a sturdy vest or pair of floaties is important when you’re encouraging your little one to float in a ...

Experts are warning parents about common swim safety myths that can actually put their children in danger. One of the most prevalent myths, Olympic swimmer Ambrose “Rowdy” Gaines IV says, is the ...