With the hot temperatures and school vacation schedules, children and families flock to pools, lakes, rivers and beaches to cool off and enjoy the long, sun-drenched days of summer. However, the season’s joys can be overshadowed by a sobering reality: drowning is the leading cause of summertime deaths for children. Understanding the scope of this…

Swim team season is just around the corner and summer vacations to the beach or lake will soon follow. With the fun of water activities comes the need to remain vigilant about water safety for the whole family. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, “every day, about ten people die from unintentional…