NEW YORK (WABC) -- A small child accidentally falling into a pool is a scary possibility, but some parents are putting their toddlers in the water on purpose, leaving them to fend for themselves.

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As parents, we want to know how to teach our babies to swim because the desire to see, feel or hear water is universal. People from all walks of life seek its soothing yet refreshing nature. Water ...

Peggy Konzack has taught generations of babies how to swim at her local YMCA — and she doesn't plan on slowing down anytime soon Abigail Adams is a Human Interest Writer and Reporter for PEOPLE. She ...

Plenty of people are enjoying time on the shoreline and at lakes and pools this July, and swimming safety is top of mind. Drowning is one of the top causes of death for all children, according to the ...

There's nothing cuter than watching a baby learn something new; whether it's a human or animal baby they're all cute! Sky Noris is a nature enthusiast and photographer who loves all animals, and they ...

DETROIT – Over half of the adults in the United States do not know how to swim. According to the Red Cross, 54% of adults lack basic swim safety knowledge. My colleague, Local 4′s Crime and Safety ...

A Texas woman has shared footage of her young son practicing swimming, just four weeks before he drowned in the most heartbreaking circumstances. "Bodhi was terrified of the pool when he was little," ...