The YMCA says 88% of kids drown with at least one adult present.

Swimming ability is declining in Australia, and experts say knowing the right age to enrol your children in lessons — as well as what to do if you can't access them — is key to improving water safety.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - School is out for the summer, and many kids will soon be hitting the pool, but swim instructors are urging parents to remember that safety should always come first. According ...

As temperatures rise and more families head to pools and beaches, water safety experts are sharing tips to help keep children ...

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — According to the Centers for Disease Control, accidental drowning is the leading cause of death among toddlers. For children ages 5-14, drowning is the second leading cause of ...

Keeping your kids safe at the pool this summer ...

This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference in our community, reported by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE: Peter Lord is among ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- Being in the water is one of the biggest parts of summer in the Lowcountry, and it can also be one of the most dangerous. Here are ways you and your family can stay safe ...

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — As the warmth of summer shines down on Colorado, ensuring kids have proper water knowledge to stay safe ...

AIKEN — The World's Largest Swimming Lesson was held June 26 at the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center pool in Aiken with the goal to children to about water safety and to provide basic swimming skills.

Pool parties, beach trips, lakeside getaways, river rafting, water parks — the summer is full of aquatic adventures. But with that comes being aware of the risks that water poses. According to the ...

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