Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. According to new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), babies can begin swimming lessons at one year old.

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. You do not want your ...

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 ...

One Bridgeport parent said she signed up her daughter for lessons because she didn't want her to drown and become a ...

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 ...

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, ...

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.

Summer is here, and whether you are joining a pool, going on vacation, heading to the Shore, or sending your kids off to camp, chances are that swimming is part of your plans. While your kids are ...

As your baby becomes a toddler, baby-proofing the house becomes more important than ever. And this is especially true when you head outdoors this summer to hit the beach or pool. According to the ...