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.

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, ...

Debbie Anne Turnbull, a mum on a mission to save lives, has joined the Mirror's water safety campaign fearing those who lost ...

A group of 5- and 6-year-olds used all their strength and skills to splash their beloved swim instructor, Cheryl Waites, as she laughed and teased the kids to splash harder. Waites was one of the ...

Just in time for the first day of summer, the city of Grapevine is taking part in a worldwide event to help prevent drownings. This is the 15th anniversary of the event. Organizers anticipate more ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – It’s ‘Water Safety Week’ at three Greenville YMCA locations and employees are hosting swim lessons to teach kids life-saving skills and the basics of swimming. “Kids see ...

As temperatures rise and families head to pools and beaches across Florida, water safety experts say swim lessons are one of ...

Accidental drownings change the lives of thousands of people across the U.S. each year. While most people think drowning is the most prevalent issue with babies and kids, three to four times as many ...

Summer fun in South Texas equals water. In Alice, some neighborhood swimmers attended the Spring Break Camp this week at the Alice Natatorium and Water Park. The camp’s purpose is to focus on fun and ...

As families across southeastern North Carolina head to pools, beaches, lakes, and other waterways this summer, the YMCA of ...