Most kids can swim short distances independently – without floaties and without adult help – by around age 6 or 7, with consistent exposure and lessons. But again, that's just an average.

Swim lessons are great, but they do not drown-proof ... what is developmentally appropriate for their individual child.” “Swimmies,” arm floaties, or puddle jumpers can give a false sense of ...

•Make sure pools have the proper safety features in place to help reduce the risk of injury.

The Madison County Coroner says 7-year-old Santino Montreal Yancey-Hardwick’s death is being investigated as a drowning. The ...

As a pediatrician, I’ve counseled countless families about the importance of swim safety. But as a mom, I’ve lived it, from ...

As temperatures rise and families flock to the water to cool off, safety should be at the top of our minds, especially for those with young kids. To help us all swim smarter this season, I spoke ...