| Getting in the Swim | When Is the Right Time to Start Swimming Lessons? Now! Ninety-four percent of children in households responding to a 2009 American Red Cross survey will be swimming during the summer, making swimming the most popular summertime activity among those questioned. As parents prepare for water fun, it's a great time to evaluate your family's level of comfort and confidence in and around the water and to take advantage of opportunities for you and your children to learn water safety and swimming skills. Not only can swimming lessons teach lifesaving skills -- drowning is the No. 2 cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 19 in the United States, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics -- but they also can provide opportunities for infant/parent bonding, an enjoyable physical activity and socialization with peers. While water safety and aquatics education professionals say children can start lessons as early as 6 months old, they also say it's never too late to learn... Read More | You might also like | Take Better Smart Phone Photos | Just because your smart phone has a great camera doesn't mean you can expect every last picture to come out perfect. Learn how to take better smart phone photos with help from an expert in this free video clip... Read More You might also like | | | |
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