Losing a child to drowning:Turning grief into advocacy

On this episode I welcome Nicole Hughes (@nicolehughes8 on IG) who documents on her Instagram her life after loss and, in her words, “choosing to survive the impossible.” We discuss the following: 

• What prompted her to become an advocate for drowning prevention
• Common misconceptions and assumptions 
• What she thinks the AAP can change in regards to drowning awareness/education 
• What education/tools she thinks parents should equip themselves or their child with 
• Why puddle jumpers are not ideal for drowning prevention 
• What ISR is and why swim lessons are needed

AAP updated recommendations 

• https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/143/5/e20190850
• https://services.aap.org/en/news-room/campaigns-and-toolkits/drowning-prevention/

ISR nonprofits 

• https://www.parentspreventingchildhooddrowning.com/non-profits

Levi’s Legacy website (additional information, links, and resources on drowning prevention)

• https://www.levislegacy.com/

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