The Maine Legislature approved a bill in May 2025 that Gov. Janet Mills signed into law on May 29, 2025, that requires all ...

For parents of young children, this summer might be one of the first times your child gets to enjoy being in the water. Whether it’s at the beach, the lake or a backyard pool, keeping your ...

HOUSTON — According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) drownings have increased in the years following the onset of the pandemic. In 2024, the CDC released data showing drowning as the leading ...

As more kids go into the water to stay cool this summer, a pediatrician recently went viral on social media with a warning about pool toys and flotation devices that increase the risk of drowning in ...

1. Model safe behavior. Parents should wear personal flotation devices alongside kids. "When we're thinking about any sort of injury prevention mechanism -- like wearing a seatbelt, wearing a bike ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — Each year, 945 children drown, and for every fatality, there are five more kids treated in an emergency room—many left with severe brain damage. That’s why a Chicago organization is ...

Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the ...

Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 in the U.S. Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 in the United States, according to the U.S. Consumer ...