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Many do not realize that drowning is the leading cause of death for children under the age of 5 years.  Many do not realize that drowning does not look or sound the way movies and television portray it.  It is not loud and there is not always splashing or arms flailing. A child can slip under

Written by: Christina Keifer, Office Manager at Oklahoma Swim Academy Never in a million years did I think someone close to me would experience drowning. I’ve worked in the survival swim business for over 4 years.  “Water Safety Advocate” is basically tattooed on my forehead. Kidding… sort of.  It was just a few weeks ago

Can my child “dry drown?” There is always a lot of fear when it comes to having your child put under water, especially for the first time. A lot of parents ask me about dry drowning and if going under the water puts their child at risk for that. The simple answer, is no.  Where does

Is your perception of water putting your child’s life in danger? Water has a reputation of tranquility and relaxation, but it is the greatest threat your child faces until they are 5 years old and the second greatest threat they face until they are 15 years old.  Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in

What are we most afraid of as parents?  Are we protecting our kids from the wrong dangers? As new parents, we quickly learn a laundry list of preventative measures to keep our children safe. We are shoveled information from friends, our parents, the internet–everyone has opinions on what we should focus on to keep our