Summer is almost here! And what is more fun than going to the pool, lake or water park?!?! But keeping your eye on kids around water is serious business. I am sorry to have to say this- it is sobering, but drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death among kids ages 1 to 4. Here are some things that I have heard: “My child is too young for swim lessons.” Your child may be too young for formal lessons at your pool; however, I believe that introducing a young child to the water and acclimating the child to the feel of the water is invaluable in teaching a child how to swim. A four or six month old child can benefit from…