July 2021
Safe Water Fun
With the weather heating up, more families are heading to the beach, community swimming pools or back yard pools. Swimming is a fun activity the whole family can enjoy. But with any fun activity, there is some risk.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , drowning is the second leading cause of death for children between the ages of 1 and 14. Besides birth defects, drowning is the leading cause of death for toddlers between ages 1 and 4. Despite the grim statistics, parents and caregivers can protect their children from drowning by knowing some key water safety tips.
The American Red Cross provides water safety resources and developed a series of videos highlighting water-smart habits. Click here to view the video discussion guide.
“Longfellow’s WHALE Tales – Episode 1
Swim as a Pair Near a Lifeguard’s Chair”
Episode 2: Look Before You Leap
Episode 3: Think So You Don’t Sink
Episode 4: Reach or Throw, Don’t Go
Episode 5: Don’t Just Pack It, Wear Your Jacket
Episode 6: Too Much Sun Is No Fun
Episode 7: In Your House & In Your Yard, Watch for Water, Be on Guard
Episode 8: Wave, Tide or Ride, Follow the Guide
