FOX 11 parenting contributor on keeping kids safe at the pool this summer

Published June 23, 2016 2:36pm PDT

FOX 11 Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (FOX 11) - It's swimming season and along with hot temps, kids are heading into the pool. But pool safety can't be taken lightly.

According to the CDC, about ten people die from unintentional drowning each day. Of these, two are children aged 14 or younger.

Fox 11 Parenting Contributor Donna Tetreault explains how to keep your family safe.

Quick tips to remember:

-Drownings are silent

-Drownings can happen within seconds

-Who's watching your child? Do they know how to swim?

-Say 'no' to floating devices

-Learn CPR

You can find Donna Tetreault at DonnaTetreault.com, Facebook and Twitter @donnatetreault.

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