NO ONE WAS HURT. THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND BRINGS US TO THE MIDPOINT OF SUMMER, AND ALREADY DOZENS OF CHILDREN HAVE DIED FROM ACCIDENTAL DROWNINGS HERE IN FLORIDA. AND THOSE NUMBERS ARE CONTINUING TO RISE ...

Jonathan Eichenholz was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with autism. His parents nicknamed him “Houdini” because of his propensity to escape from home, school and even his car seat while in traffic.

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 ...

This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference in our community, reported by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE: Peter Lord is among ...

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation held swim lessons Thursday across Charlotte to address drowning risks among children as summer pool season kicks into high gear. At Double Oaks Family Aquatic ...

It’s mid-summer and everyone is in the pool! Now is the time to consider getting your child confident in the water. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1–4 in the ...

This program helps familiarize children between the ages of 6 months and approximately 3 years with the water and teaches swimming readiness skills. Infants should be able to sit up independently ...

As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, you may find yourself pulling out those toddler floaties from last year and stocking up on sunscreen. With plans of poolside parties or days on the ...

Iris Walker nominated Joseph for the Inspirit Award because of his huge heart for children, the elderly and the disabled, and ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - In honor of National Water Safety Month, Charleston Pool Scouts has raised around $1,000 to help promote water safety. Charleston Pool Scouts, along with the national ...

MIAMI - We are about a month away from the first official day of summer and the heat is already on. So many of us will spend our time in the pool or at the beach. According to the American Red Cross ...