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LET'S TALK ABOUT
Body Safety
WATER SAFETY
WATER SAFETY
Body safety is an essential aspect of a child's safety education, teaching kids awareness of their own bodies and equipping them with the skills and language to identify potential situations that could make them feel unsafe. By educating children on how to keep their bodies safe, we empower them to respond effectively in those moments. It
Body safety is an essential aspect of a child's safety education, teaching kids awareness of their own bodies and equipping them with the skills and language to identify potential situations that could make them feel unsafe. By educating children on how to keep their bodies safe, we empower them to respond effectively in those moments. It's also crucial for parents and guardians to ensure that their children are in safe environments and situations, and consulting a doctor or pediatrician can provide additional guidance on promoting safety, including vital topics like water safety.
WATER SAFETY
WATER SAFETY
WATER SAFETY
Water safety is a crucial aspect of children's safety education, teaching kids how to be safe around and in water, where drowning poses a significant risk. Alarmingly, children account for 1 in 4 drowning deaths. The CDC highlights that Black and Latinx children experience drowning and near drowning incidents at much higher rates than the
Water safety is a crucial aspect of children's safety education, teaching kids how to be safe around and in water, where drowning poses a significant risk. Alarmingly, children account for 1 in 4 drowning deaths. The CDC highlights that Black and Latinx children experience drowning and near drowning incidents at much higher rates than their white peers. To ensure children’s safety, adult supervision, proper education on water safety, and swim lessons are essential. Consulting a pediatrician can also provide valuable insights into body safety around water.
How to get more help
WATER SAFETY
How to get more help
See the FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) section regarding body safety and children's safety education. Review the RESOURCES on topics like water safety and consult with your doctor or pediatrician for more information. Don't forget to visit the other pages and sections on this website.
Pat Morgan, MD
Body safety is an essential aspect of a child's safety education, teaching kids awareness of their own bodies and equipping them with the skills and language to identify potential situations that could make them feel unsafe. By educating children on how to keep their bodies safe, we empower them to respond effectively in those moments. It's also crucial for parents and guardians to ensure that their children are in safe environments and situations, and consulting a doctor or pediatrician can provide additional guidance on promoting safety, including vital topics like water safety.
THE DOCTOR SAYS
Water safety is a crucial aspect of children's safety education, teaching kids how to be safe around and in water, where drowning poses a significant risk. Alarmingly, children account for 1 in 4 drowning deaths. The CDC highlights that Black and Latinx children experience drowning and near drowning incidents at much higher rates than their white peers. To ensure children’s safety, adult supervision, proper education on water safety, and swim lessons are essential. Consulting a pediatrician can also provide valuable insights into body safety around water.
"THE DOCTOR" of "The Doctor Says: Let's Talk About..."
"THE DOCTOR" of "The Doctor Says: Let's Talk About..."
The Doctor Says: Let's Talk About Body Safety
There are currently four versions of "THE DOCTOR SAYS: LET'S TALK ABOUT BODY SAFETY," which aims to enhance children's safety education. The versions include:
1. African American girl
2. African American boy
3. Hawaiian girl (English-'Olelo)
4. Latina girl (English-Spanish)
Order signed copies of this essential book on the "Order Books" page of this website to help promote body safety awareness. Discounts are available for bulk orders of more than 25 books.
Additionally, you can find this important guide on major and independent book retailer sites: linktr.ee/thedoctorsays_letstalkabout. Together, we can empower our children with the knowledge they need for their safety, including aspects like water safety.
Organization of the Quarter: Q3 2026
Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego
Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego (PDFSD) brings water safety resources to communities n San Diego, CA. They provide education and support community engagement and partnerships. One resource provided through PDFSD is the book safety literacy outreach program.
Book Safety Literacy Outreach Program
"The Doctor Says: Let's Talk About Water Safety" was one of eight books selected to be a part of the 2025 Book Safety Literacy Outreach program on water safety.
https://preventdrowningfoundation.org/blog/2025-water-safety-literacy-outreach/
In addition, the organization has compiled a list of more than 50 children’s books to help families have conversations about water safety. Here is the link to the BOOK POOL provided by the Step into Swim organization!
https://www.stepintoswim.org/news-resources/dive-into-reading-by-book-pool/
A BIG THANK YOU to Mary Ann Downing, for recommending "The Doctor Says: Let's Talk About Water Safety" for the Book Pool Collection. Mary Ann, The Pool Safety Mom, and others select children's books that celebrate diversity and help inspire confidence in and around water.
Water safety books help start and continue important discussions with children.
