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My son has almost drowned twice, and both times, it was my fault. He had been frolicking in the shallow end for 45 minutes in both cases. Then I got distracted for a minute, and when I glanced back, ...

Kids should start swimming lessons at the age of one. That is one of the new recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. These new guidelines were just released. Drowning is the leading ...

This video features a complete 15-minute swimming lesson for a five-month-old baby. Viewers can see how infants are gently introduced to the basics of swimming in a safe environment. The session ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — In an airy indoor pool with fish cutouts on the walls, a group of small children bobbed, floated and tentatively flutter-kicked. It was what it looked like, a starter ...

Swimming is not only a great way to get exercise, but an essential safety tool for kids. More families are signing up for swimming classes every year to make sure they’re safe when spending time near ...

On Saturday mornings, I sit on a bench next to a basement pool and watch my kids in the same swim lesson class. Both of them have been in the ...