HOUSTON — According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) drownings have increased in the years following the onset of the pandemic. In 2024, the CDC released data showing drowning as the leading ...

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 ...

Second-graders across the five boroughs are ditching their floaties and learning how to tread water thanks to a new program. The new program called Wave Makers will help teach 2,000 second-graders how ...

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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 ...