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In this episode of Live Life Better, host Nanette Wiser talks with Julia Stewart, Watermelon Swim School about their commitment to drowning prevention and water safety education through special events, classes and programs. Swimming lessons and safety tips can reduce the risk of drowning. With the promise of summer comes more time spent near and in the water. Watermelon and Glazer Children's Museum have partnered in May to host a Safer Swimming immersive in-museum experience that weaves water safety tips and interactive learning into everyday play. On May 7, Micha Seal Watermelon Swim CEO and NFL PLayer Bucs' Shaq Barrett (who started the Arrayah Hope Foundation that provides tools, equipment and education to prevent accidental drownings) hosted an "Adventures in Water" storytime. The swim school gives $1 million in charitable donations to the Tampa Bay Community including partial and full scholarships for swim lessons and teaches safety education classes for free in underserved communities. Stewart offered for simple, but essential tips; learn more at the websites below or https://watermelonswim.com.

**Here are some tips to keep your family safe while enjoying all types of water activities. American Red Cross’s Water Safety Resources: Consumers who improve water competency, which includes swimming skills and water smarts, can make water activities safer … and just as much fun. Find swim classes, learn how to make water safety a priority, know what to do in an emergency and understand why you should embrace water safety
Water Safety Month https://nwsm.phta.org/
More Water Safety Tips https://nwsm.phta.org/consumers-parents/safety-tips/
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