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6 Ways to Keep Your Kids Safe at the Pool

When temperatures in Arizona start to sizzle, there’s almost nothing more refreshing than a dip in a cool swimming pool. Swimming pools can be a welcome relief from the blistering heat, but it’s important to keep safety top of mind when your kids are around water.

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  • To keep your kids safe at the pool, watch them at all times — don’t rely solely on flotation devices.
  • Teach your kids to swim at an early age. Install water barriers within your pool and be sure you know CPR in case of an emergency.
  • Practice and preach these five rules: no running around the pool, no diving in the shallow end, no pushing people in, no pulling other kids underwater and no swimming without adult supervision.
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Among the most dangerous risks of swimming under the hot Arizona sun is sunburn, heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Here are even more tips for keeping your kids safe in the summer heat.



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