Water safety is crucial for children of all ages. Here are some essential tips to keep your kids safe:

1. Supervision: Always watch children when they’re in or near water. Designate a responsible adult as a “water watcher.”
2. Swimming lessons: Enroll children in age-appropriate swimming lessons.
3. Barriers: Install proper fencing around home pools and spas.
4. Life jackets: Use Coast Guard-approved life jackets for boating and around open bodies of water.
5. Learn CPR: Adults and older children should know CPR and basic water rescue skills.
6. Avoid distractions: Put away phones and other devices when supervising children in water.
7. Teach water safety rules: No running near pools, no diving in shallow water, etc.
8. Buddy system: Encourage kids to swim with a buddy, even in supervised areas.
9. Be aware of water depth: Teach children to check water depth before entering.
10. Weather awareness: Stay out of the water during thunderstorms and rough weather.

Remember, drowning can occur quickly and silently. Constant vigilance is key to preventing water-related accidents.