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active supervision
What Should Be in a Family Pool Emergency Plan?
Most families with a backyard pool spend time thinking about prevention. Gates are locked, children are reminded about pool rules, and adults know they should be watching whenever swimming begins. There is another question worth asking: if something did go wrong, would every adult know what to do? A strong family pool emergency plan should...
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Why Older Siblings Should Never Be Responsible for Pool Supervision
“Can you watch your little brother for a minute?” It is a completely normal request in many families. An older sibling might happily keep an eye on a younger child while a parent grabs something from another room, answers the door, or finishes another task. Around a swimming pool, however, that responsibility should stay with...
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Pool Party Safety and Drowning Prevention Who Is Watching Featured Image
Pool parties are supposed to be fun. Children are splashing, parents are talking, food is being passed around, music is playing, and someone is probably taking photos. With so many adults nearby, it can feel as though the children have plenty of supervision. But who is actually watching the water? That question is at the...
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Would You Hear Your Child If They Fell Into the Pool Featured Image
Most parents believe they would know immediately if their child fell into the pool. You might imagine hearing a splash from the kitchen, a cry from the patio, or a call for help loud enough to bring you running. Unfortunately, that is not something families should depend on. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
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What Is a Water Watcher and Does Your Family Need One Featured Image
Picture a typical family pool day. One adult is preparing food, another is answering a text, grandparents are talking on the patio, and several children are moving between the pool and backyard. Plenty of adults are nearby, so everyone assumes the children are being watched. That is exactly where a dangerous supervision gap can begin....
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