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.

As most cities across the U.S. brace for the dog days of summer, warmer weather also signifies the start of the swimming season. For many families with young children, floaties are a rite of passage.

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.

Before you pack up for the pool or beat it to the beach, here are some pointers that could help keep you out of hot water.

A properly fitted life jacket can save your child’s life. However, not all life jackets are created equal. Here’s what the Coast Guard recommends.

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 ...

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has confirmed that six children under the age of five have lost their lives to swimming pool drownings in Virginia since Memorial Day.

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