There were two physical activities my father insisted his children learn. One was swimming, the other was snow skiing. So it was that around 7 years old I was hauled to a swim class to learn the ...

As drowning risks have come into focus, advocates are trying to make swimming lessons more accessible. The Associated Press is an independent, not-for-profit news cooperative headquartered in New York ...

Water activities are a source of enjoyment for people of all ages, but they also come with inherent risks. Drowning remains a leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths among children in the ...

The sliding glass door leading to Natasha Lim’s backyard pool has a lock and an alarm. A fence around the pool also has a lock, plus a bungee cord to thwart curious fingers.

It’s why swim safety, especially regarding children, is paramount, says Dr. Deanna Behrens, a pediatric critical care doctor ...

Swim schools across the Capital Region have become increasingly popular for the programs tailored to kids with disabilities ...