Activities in the water are fun and attract the attention of children, however, according to the Red Cross website, drowning is the leading cause of death in the United States. In this episode we want to help parents become aware of safety measures to prevent accidents and reduce the risks of minors in the water.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
BERKELEY COUNTY'S FIRST STEPS
BCFS is a statewide initiative to prepare young children for school and a life of learning beyond.
http://berkeleyfirststeps.com

First Step article on water safety:
https://mailchi.mp/e038211e33a8/bcfs-may-2022?fbclid=IwAR1gRHdEwqTDr7_rFLbYy363g-OD2G6XxC3_bP7kymW31OxISnEkjsJI4OY

http://berkeleyfirststeps.com

First Step Article on Safety Water:
https://dss.sc.gov/media/2885/summer-2021-fp-facts.pdf.

Water Safety Tips

Link to the scholarship

Red Cross Class

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/water-safety/water-safety-training-provider.html

Red Cross App

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/swim-by-american-red-cross/id785356681

https://www.redcross.org/content/dam/redcross/uncategorized/9/m44240111_swim_as_a_pair_near_a_lifeguards_chair_2017.pdf

https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/teach-water-safety/whale-tales-resources

Water Safety Behavior Children’s Book
Jubari Jumps Read, English Version
https://youtu.be/RfpIivqO3ic
Jubari Jumps Read, Spanish Version
https://youtu.be/jhhdBwI2YHY

Web site of the Charleston Charleston County Park
https://www.ccprc.com
Charleston County Public Library
https://www.ccpl.org
https://www.dorchesterlibrarysc.org
https://berkeleylibrarysc.org
include web Hafeezah Yates