Water Safety
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
Last summer, the American Academy of Pediatrics made the important decision to change the age in which they recommend swimming lessons for young children. Since drowning continues to be the leading cause of unintentional death in children from the ages of 1 to 4 throughout the United States, they updated their guidelines to recommend children Read More
According to recent statistics provided by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, formally known as the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals, there are 10.4 million residential swimming pools throughout the United States. With pool ownership comes a very real responsibility to teach children the skills necessary to survive in the water should an emergency Read More
When the leaves start to turn from brilliant green to blazing reds and burnt orange hues, most think of hunkering down with a warm drink by the fire. While hanging out poolside and in the water may not be the first thing on our minds as the temperature drops, it’s important that our children’s swim Read More