Reading, writing, and arithmetic are considered the important academic building blocks in one’s formative years. Swimming lessons are not essential – at least not in most schools. They should be.

A group of 5- and 6-year-olds used all their strength and skills to splash their beloved swim instructor, Cheryl Waites, as she laughed and teased the kids to splash harder. Waites was one of the ...

The death of 8-year-old Ryan Amichette, who drowned this month in a neighbor’s pool in Fort Lauderdale cast a tragic spotlight on a public health issue for young children nationwide but especially in ...

This video is no longer available. Over 200 kids registered to participate in what D.C. called “The World’s Largest Swim Lesson” on Friday, part of a global movement that aims to help prevent ...

Swimming is one of those important life skills that we don't often think about, especially during the winter months. But, it's very necessary for your safety and keeping your child safe around water.

Ego, while sometimes a driver of ambition, does not belong in sound decision-making—especially when navigating uncharted ...

Ryker Gardner (left), 8, waits as Haylee Turner, 7, jumps in near swim instructor Alexis Fraundorfer during "Learn to Swim" lessons at Prospect Pool on Wednesday morning. Mirror photo by Linden ...