Water safety is another priority summertime issue. Eighty-four people reportedly drowned in Wisconsin in 1998. Nationally, drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional death in kids 14 and younger. Most drownings happen when a child either falls into a swimming pool or is left unattended in a bathtub. Be sure the whole family can swim.
Swimming lessons are cheap and fun.
Don't swim alone. Much better to have someone nearby to call for help if there's trouble. Always supervise the kids around the water. Never leave a small child in the bathtub to answer the phone or check the stove. Even a few inches of water can be deadly.