Keeping Children Safe at the Beach or Pool

The New York Times – Perri Klass, M.D.

With swim season getting underway, parents may think that making sure their kids have swim lessons will make them water-safe. But experts say that’s not enough. Dr. Linda Quan, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine, said that parents should never expect that any child will be “drown-proof,” even if that child is on the swim team. (more)