MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. (CBS) -- According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the number one cause of death for children between the ages of 1-4 but swim lessons can save lives.

BELMAR, New Jersey (WABC) -- As more local pools and parks are re-opening from pandemic shutdowns, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is urging families and caregivers to provide swim lessons ...

FEDERAL HEIGHTS, Colo. (KDVR) — According to the Children’s Safety Network almost 1,000 children die every year by drowning, and the organization says learning to swim is the key to preventing these ...

Water activities are a source of enjoyment for people of all ages, but they also come with inherent risks. Drowning remains a leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths among children in the ...

The program helps children practice swimming in everyday clothes, simulating what a real water emergency could feel like. The event runs through May 17th.

Accidental drownings change the lives of thousands of people across the U.S. each year. While most people think drowning is the most prevalent issue with babies and kids, three to four times as many ...

Autistic children are 160 times more likely to drown than their neurotypical peers, highlighting the importance of providing water safety lessons tailored to their needs. FIU researchers Tana Carson ...

NEW ORLEANS — Earlier this week toddler cousins drowned after wandering into a pool area at their apartment complex. The girls were just 1- and 2-years-old. Unfortunately, we have seen a number of ...

The swim school empowers kids ages 3 months to 12 years giving them the skills they need to feel confident in the water. (Photo courtesy Big Blue Swim School) SAN DIEGO – Drowning is a preventable ...

As temperatures rise and families head to pools and beaches across Florida, water safety experts say swim lessons are one of ...

A Corpus Christi swim instructor warns that floaties can be dangerous and urges families to start water safety lessons early.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The program helps children practice swimming in everyday clothes, simulating what a real water emergency could feel like. The ...