How is it possible that a child can drown when others are around? Distraction. Unfortunately, drowning remains a leading, cause of death for children; "secondary drowning" and "dry drowning" are real, too.
Susan Swindell Day
Susan Day is the editor in chief for this award-winning publication and all-things Nashville Parent digital creative. She's also an Equity actress, screenwriter and a mom of four amazing kids.
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