Some kids stop swimming lessons too early. How well can your child actually swim?

As the weather starts to cool down and outdoor pools shut, are you thinking of pressing pause on your child’s swimming lessons, or even stopping altogether? If your child has reached a certain level, ...

Amazon Is Selling a Swing Set That Doubles as a Clubhouse — It Comes with a Play Kitchen and Rock Wall for Under $2K

Plus, it has two mini balconies for even more play space ...

Austin’s iconic Barton Springs Pool reopens after nearly 4 weeks

Swimmers across Austin rejoiced on Saturday when Barton Springs Pool reopened nearly 4 weeks after its closure.

Summer camp safety records: A call for transparency after 5-year-old nearly drowns

Last June, Ashley LaRue and Brandon Shenkman got the phone call every parent dreads. While attending a Westchester County summer camp, their 5-year-old son lost consciousness in a swimming pool. “They ...
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The Making Of Ian Thorpe: From A 25m Indoor Pool in Sydney’s West To The Top Of The World

Ian Thorpe swam his way into the Olympic history books this week 20 years ago at the Sydney 2000 Games – a career that started in the humble surrounds of a 25 metre indoor pool in the city’s working ...