Water Safety Tips

Swimming is great exercise, as well as a fun way to spend time together as a family. There's nothing like spending an afternoon splashing around in the water and enjoying being together.Unfortunately, many people don't realize how dangerous swimming can be without careful preparation.In the United States,someone dies from drowning every 10 minutes.One out of every five drowning victimsis a child, and, for every child who drowns,another five childrenget treated with injuries related to being submerged in water. Overall,drowning is the No. 2 leading cause of deathfor kids aged 5 to 14.The YMCA observesNational Water Safety Montheach year in May, but there's no time like the present to remind parents of the basics of year-round water safety. When a parent takes time to equip their kids with essential water safety skills, they are protecting them and setting them up for a safe and enjoyable swimming experience every time.Top 10 Water Safety Tips for FamiliesWater safety encompasses a perso...