The new book 'Swimming Pretty' traces an art form and a sport to its inception, back when women were discouraged from swimming for modesty's sake.

Kids in the Town of Tonawanda got a chance to make a splash and try something new over the weekend. The Aquettes held a free synchronized swimming class Sunday morning.

Before going any further, here’s the main thing parents should know about swimming lessons: all children should have them.

The CDC reports that, for children ages 5 to 14, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death after motor vehicle deaths.