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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
"THE DOCTOR" of "The Doctor Says: Let's Talk About..."
"THE DOCTOR" of "The Doctor Says: Let's Talk About..."
Dr. Pat Morgan is a double board-certified pediatrician (general pediatrics and child abuse), child advocate, and children’s book author with almost 30 years of caring for and advocating for children.
Dr. Morgan (aka Dr. Pat) created The Doctor Says: Let’s Talk About... children's book series on safety to help families have important conversations about body safety and water safety in a way that is simple and age-appropriate. Through gentle rhymes, engaging illustrations, and practical guidance for grown-ups, Dr. Pat helps children learn important skills that empowers them.
Because every child deserves to feel safe, confident, and heard.
"THE DOCTOR" of "The Doctor Says: Let's Talk About..."
"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.
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DIVERSITY IN AQUATICS
DIVERSITY IN AQUATICS (DIA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting safety, inclusion, and access across all aquatic disciplines. The mission of DIA is to increase aquatic education and water safety awareness among communities that are historically underrepresented and underserved. DIA primarily serves African American, Latinx, indigenous and other people of color. These communities often have challenges to aquatic access, education and resources.
DIA also focuses on:
- increasing aquatic participation in sports and aquatic activities by fostering diversity, inclusion and equity in aquatic spaces; and
- reducing drowning disparities.
Diversity in Aquatics offers a range of programs, including certification classes, swim clinics, water safety education (in person and virtual), lifeguard training, learn-to-swim programs, aquatic events, HBCU partnerships, and professional development in aquatic careers.
To learn more, become a member, donate, or to get involved, please visit www.DiversityinAquatics.org.
Donations fund swim programs, education, lifeguard certifications, scholarships, and community and operational support.
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