How do we help children thrive and stay healthy in today’s world? Check out our Modern Kids series for more stories. Lulu Jabbie and her brother Ibrahim bobbed at the edge of a sparkling pool at the ...

CLOSTER, New Jersey (WABC) -- Sadly, we cover backyard pool tragedies all the time. As a reminder, you are required to have a fence around your pool for safety. There are all sorts of door locks and ...

HANAHAN — When Graydon Glass first started swimming lessons last year, he didn’t even want to get into the pool. Now, it’s the highlight of his week. Reluctance to start swimming lessons may sound ...

Summer is a time for swimming in pools, lakes and the ocean. But it's also a good time to make sure your children are comfortable and safe in the water. Summer is a time for swimming in pools, lakes ...

Warmer weather is finally here in the Northern Hemisphere, and with it, many pools and beaches are opening for the summer. That’s great for families who want to spend time by the water, but it’s also ...

According to the CDC drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children. That's one of many reasons it's so important for kids and adults to learn to swim. Becoming familiar and comfortable ...

The DEM is offering another round of grants to providers of swim lessons for kids from minority or low-income backgrounds.

Another day, another drowning. Or two. Or three. Or fourteen?! At least that many people drowned in New Jersey last month. With another 6 weeks of summer, it’s sure to go up. But any number is too ...

When I was 5 years old, I nearly drowned while visiting a Pennsylvania amusement park. I spent 30 seconds underwater not knowing what to do. Luckily, I was rescued by a lifeguard and resuscitated, but ...

At a swim meet just outside St. Louis, heads turned when a team of young swimmers walked through the rec center with their parents in tow. A supportive mom kept her eye on the clock while the Makos ...