Reading, writing, and arithmetic are considered the important academic building blocks in one’s formative years. Swimming lessons are not essential – at least not in most schools. They should be.

Swimming is one of those important life skills that we don't often think about, especially during the winter months. But, it's very necessary for your safety and keeping your child safe around water.

A young child experiences a rapid change of heart during a swim lesson, overcoming initial hesitation in less than a minute.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — The Goldfish Swim School in Overland Park participated in the World’s Largest Swim Lesson on Thursday. Swim lessons were taught in 600 locations across 19 countries in the ...