Water Safety Actuality It’s that time of year again. We’re slowly moving from that cold brisk air to the nice hot summer days. That means it’s swimming time. If you’re a parent, it might mean swimming lesson season. Most parents find learning how to swim a valuable life saving technique. why then is accidental drowning the number one leading cause of death in boys ages one to three and the second in girls one to three? The two leading influences of drowning according to the CDC are lack of ability, and lack of supervision. Research shows that formal swimming lessons at a young age reduces a child’s risk of drowning. Supervision of your children is also key. Although there will usually be a lifeguard present on the beach or a gated pool, they are responsible not only for your child but for the entire facility. Keeping tabs on your child while they are swimming is crucial. Veteran lifeguard Monica agrees. INTRO “I’ve been a lifeguard for a little more than fifteen years…” OUTRO “...Its very important that people know the very basics of how to save themselves.” Here’s what Emily, a mother who grew up down the shore has to say. INTRO “I put my children in swim classes at a young age…” OUTRO“...Bodies of water” Learning how to swim is a skill everyone should know. It can potentially save your life. Before you jump into that water, make sure you know your surroundings, and know you’re being safe. Have a safe summer!
Its that time of year again. Were slowly moving from that cold
brisk air to the nice hot summer days. That means its swimming
time. If youre a parent, it might mean swimming lesson season. Most
parents find learning how to swim a valuable life saving technique.
why then is accidental drowning the number one leading cause of
death in boys ages one to three and the second in girls one to
three? The two leading influences of drowning according to the CDC
are lack of ability, and lack of supervision. Research shows that
formal swimming lessons at a young age reduces a childs risk of
drowning. Supervision of your children is also key. Although there
will usually be a lifeguard present on the beach or a gated pool,
they are responsible not only for your child but for the entire
facility. Keeping tabs on your child while they are swimming is
crucial.
Veteran lifeguard Monica agrees.INTRO Ive been a lifeguard for a
little more than fifteen yearsOUTRO ...Its very important that
people know the very basics of how to save themselves.
Heres what Emily, a mother who grew up down the shore has to
say.INTRO I put my children in swim classes at a young
ageOUTRO...Bodies of water
Learning how to swim is a skill everyone should know. It can
potentially save your life. Before you jump into that water, make
sure you know your surroundings, and know youre being safe. Have a
safe summer!
