Pools can be used for a lot more than soaking up the sun and avoiding the heat on a hot summer day. For many people, the thought of swimming laps in a pool is far outside their comfort zone, but it shouldn’t be. Swimming laps isn’t just for water polo players, swimmers and triathletes. […]
At one point or another, most children are afraid of the water – especially putting their head under water. The earlier you expose your child to the water, the more it will help prevent them from fearing it. Below are six steps to help your child conquer their fear the water. Step 1: Bring your […]
Most of the time, drowning is completely preventable, especially with young children. There are many resources available to teach parents and their children about water safety. Parents often believe that the only way for a child to drown is in a swimming pool, but this is not true. There are other water hazards that your […]
When selecting a swim school for your child or yourself, it is important to make sure that you choose a US Swim School Association approved facility. The United States Swim School Association (USSSA) was founded in 1988 to provide a trade association for swim schools in the United States. This was the first ever organization […]
Having a well-stocked first aid kit is important. Whether it is in your home or your car, having a first aid kit nearby is essential to be prepared for an emergency. Good kits come in many different shapes and size and often have a variety of different items. There are many places where you can […]
First Aid and CPR/AED classes are valuable for anyone, but especially parents. Learning these life-saving skills is essential for keeping yourself and your loved ones safe during an emergency. One of the skills that you will learn during a First Aid class is how to help a victim that is bleeding. Approaching the Victim […]
If an emergency occurs and someone needs mediate medical attention like CPR, the odds are not in their favor. A study from Duke University finds that only 3.5 percent of people each year are properly trained in CPR. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, commonly known as CPR, is a lifesaving technique that can be administered to someone […]
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable device that checks a person’s heart rhythm and sends an electric shock to the heart in an attempt to restore a normal rhythm. How The Heart Works Inside the heart there is an electrical system that regulates the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat. An average resting […]