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fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks 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.
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fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago
Public health

The Heartbreaking Reason One Mom Keeps a Yellow Block Under Her China Cabinet

Meshea Ingram shares her profound grief after her son Briggs drowned at age two, urging awareness about drowning risks and prevention.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago
Parenting

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.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 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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fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month 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.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

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

If you look at the drowning rates, they're going up, and we're not actually doing anything different than we've done since like, 1970. In fact, we're doing even less - and what I mean by that is we took [instruction] out of the schools.
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fromCity Limits
2 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
2 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
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fromCbsnews
2 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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