water safety

How to identify a riptide at the beach this summer

A Facebook post on riptide precautions has been going viral, and for good reason.

Drowning doesn’t look like drowning—here’s what parents need to look for

Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.

What all parents need to know about pool safety for kids

Water play is fun but safety is key.

The important lesson I learned the day my daughter almost drowned

In a matter of seconds, my life changed.

6 best infant life jackets for babies and toddlers

Any time your little one is near a body of water they should be wearing their life jacket. The younger you start, the more likely they'll feel naked without it!

Infant swimming resource lessons could save your baby’s life

ISR Self-Rescue lessons teach kids how to survive unsafe water situations.

The color of your child’s swimsuit could save their life

An aquatic safety group put swimsuit colors to the test underwater. How does your child's suit stack up?

12 super fun (and safe) swimming pool games to try this summer

If you're tired of playing Marco Polo, check out this list of swimming pool games for summer fun.

This dad urges you to rethink mermaid tails for your kids this summer

Here's how his child's scare could prevent future accidents (and serves as an important reminder about water safety)

Naya Rivera’s last action was to save her 4-year-old son, says sheriff

The 33-year-old mother's body was found at Lake Piru Monday morning.

5 toddler swim vest safety tips parents need to know

Here's what a swim safety expert wishes more parents knew about floaties, swim vests and water wings.

What is the right age to start swimming lessons? At a year old, say pediatricians

Plus, AAP recommended steps to reduce risk of childhood drowning.

Parents need to know more about the risks surrounding drowning, say grieving moms

They didn't know it soon enough, but they want you to know it now.

7 non-toxic bath toys your kids will totally love

Plus, bath safety guidelines from the AAP.

This mama’s gut-wrenching story of her son almost drowning has gone viral

"The reason I'm sharing? This happened in a pool full of people. A pool full of ADULTS," shares Leeson.

Amber + Granger Smith release an  emotional video about their son’s drowning

"Amber and I want you to hear it from us and not just read it," shares Granger Smith.

This is why I share the story of my son almost drowning

Never in my life have I felt so much fear as I jumped in and pulled him out. He immediately started crying, thank God. I held him close to me and didn't want to let him go.

Bode and Morgan Miller share powerful message about pool safety

I just keep counting to 30 in my head. That was all I needed."

What would your kid do if they found a gun? IKEA incident proves parents can’t make assumptions

Why every parent needs to have the gun safety conversation.

This viral video proves why pool safety with kids require layers of protection

His 2-year-old scaled the closed and locked ladder gate very quickly.