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Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Can't Swing Swim Lessons This Year? This Expert Has Some Smart At-Home Tips

Early swimming lessons are crucial for child safety, but accessibility can be a challenge.
Parents can start teaching water safety and swimming skills at home without formal lessons.
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Public health
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

The Trump Administration Has Cut The CDC's Drowning Prevention Program

CDC drowning prevention program staff were fired and the program faces elimination despite cost-effectiveness and high drowning costs and disparities.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Drowning prevention program comes to a halt at the CDC

The CDC terminated its drowning prevention experts and proposed eliminating the program despite drowning killing over 4,000 Americans annually and being highly preventable.
#water-safety
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto

Toronto swim school owner says new drowning prevention program could save children's lives | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto

Toronto swim school owner says new drowning prevention program could save children's lives | CBC News

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Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Millions of above-ground pools recalled due to toddler drownings in California, elsewhere

Above-ground swimming pools recalled due to toddler drowning risk from footholds created by exterior straps.
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

I nearly drowned as a child and was scared of water - but I'm now a swimming coach'

Roberta's fear of water turned into a passion for swimming, transforming her life from a terrified child to a full-time swimming instructor in just two years.
Women in technology
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

More pools are coming. Is that enough to save Brooklyn's children from drowning? * Brooklyn Paper

Access to swim lessons remains a challenge in Brooklyn despite efforts to improve water safety and provide public pools.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

Opinion: NYC Needs a Serious Conversation About Swimming

Public-private collaboration is crucial to enhance swimming education and pool accessibility to prevent drowning tragedies in New York City.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

For kids with autism, swim classes can be lifesaving

In Florida, a state where water abounds from beaches to backyards, over 100 children who had autism or were being evaluated for it have drowned since the start of 2021.
Parenting
Public health
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

Pool fences and life jackets could save hundreds of lives, CDC estimates

Broader use of life jackets and better pool fencing could save hundreds of lives annually.
Economic savings from effective drowning prevention strategies amount to $4.5 billion.
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