Pool Safety
When it comes to pool safety, we believe in practicing the six layers of protection to provide children with maximum protection in and around water at all times: stay close, adult supervision, survival swim lessons, barriers, safety equipment and knowing CPR. While these do not guarantee a total avoidance of drowning, they do allow for Read More
When it comes to pool safety, there is nothing that guarantees drownings will not occur. But by consistently practicing the layers of protection, you are providing the safest environment possible and helping to reduce the risk of drowning occurrences. One of the layers of protection that is often overlooked is pool fences. Because many pool Read More
The very first tip we always include in our Layers of Protection is to stay close. Can accidents occur when a parent is right next to them? Absolutely. A child can still fall on their own, they can bump their head and they can get into mischief even with a parent nearby. But, and a Read More
When it comes to kids swimming in the pool, the importance of adult supervision should go without saying. But that’s not always the case. Drowning is fast, it is silent and it doesn’t discriminate. While we think drowning can’t and won’t happen to us, there is never a guarantee. So it’s imperative that we understand Read More
If we sound repetitive, it’s because we are, and it’s imperative we continue to raise awareness about the epidemic that is childhood drowning. According to the Center for Disease Control, three children die every day due to drowning, and it is the leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 4. So if we Read More