Expert advice on when your child should learn how to swim, and how to tell if they're ready to wade in on their own.

It is never too late to learn how to swim. With the guidance of a swim coach, we've gathered all the steps you need to start learning how to swim by yourself.

DETROIT – Over half of the adults in the United States do not know how to swim. According to the Red Cross, 54% of adults lack basic swim safety knowledge. My colleague, Local 4′s Crime and Safety ...

I was never a great swimmer. After correcting a few common mistakes, I can now get a solid workout in the pool. By Erik Vance I’ve never been a good swimmer. I mean, I can swim. But what I do in a ...

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Students in Lawrence are taking part in "Operation Water Safety," an initiative to teach the district's fourth graders how to swim and be safe around the water.

Water safety can be a big issue for those with down syndrome or on the autism spectrum. According to the National Autism Association, drowning is among the leading causes of death for autistic ...

One of Roquan Smith's favorite sayings is "chin up, chest out." It's a reference to taking on challenges head-on, without fear or regrets. In the pool at Loyola College's aquatics center Tuesday ...