According to new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), babies can begin swimming lessons at one year old. Previously, the organization had advised against swim lessons for kids ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...

Josh Mayou frantically sprinted toward the pool after hearing a splash from the backyard where his 3½ -year-old son, Logan, was playing. By the time he got there, a fully clothed, soaking wet Logan ...

My son has almost drowned twice, and both times, it was my fault. He had been frolicking in the shallow end for 45 minutes in both cases. Then I got distracted for a minute, and when I glanced back, ...

A young child experiences a rapid change of heart during a swim lesson, overcoming initial hesitation in less than a minute.

Parents can enroll their toddlers in swimming lessons to help build water confidence and teach safety. But when it comes to drowning prevention, some experts are warning parents swimming lessons can ...

Alliesha Reber, co-owner of Aquatics Academy, has been teaching children survival swim skills alongside her mom for years. At the academy, they recommend starting kids in swim lessons at the tender ...

The following article reflects the opinions of the author, not those of POPSUGAR Moms. There are several effective swimming programs that work every day to save children's lives all over the country.

Don’t let Old Man Winter stop you from having fun when you can enjoy summer activities in the colder months, thanks to an ...