British Swim School of Central Montgomery County, MD

2 minutes. That's all it took for my son to slip out of my sight, make it to the water without me, and drown.

When water is anywhere in the area, you need to have a supervision plan.

Know who is watching the kids at all times. Designate someone as the water watcher. Don't just assume someone is watching.

Make sure whoever is watching the kids doesn't have any distractions like their phone or talking to people.

Do not distract the designated water watcher. They need their full attention on the children.

Switch water watchers frequently so that fresh eyes can always be watching the kids. A good rule is to switch when the lifeguards switch.

Always provide one-to-one supervision for non-swimmers, and always make sure you are close enough to grab them if you need to.

Never, ever leave a child in or near water alone. Not even for the time it takes to grab a towel. A young child can drown in as little as 30 seconds.

Remember: Drowning is fast and silent, and it can happen right in front of you without you seeing it. So always be watching for it.

Play time for them is work time for you.

We believe every child deserves the opportunity to experience the benefits of learning to swim.

Programs like Hope Floats help open doors for families by increasing access to swim lessons and water safety education.

By working together, we can help create more confident swimmers and safer communities.

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We hear questions like these all the time from parents.

The good news? A little education can go a long way when it comes to building confidence around the water.

Take a look through today's myths and see if you've heard any of them before.

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