Losing a child to drowning:Turning grief into advocacy

Published: Aug. 11, 2021, 4 a.m.

b'On this episode I welcome Nicole Hughes (@nicolehughes8 on IG) who documents on her Instagram her life after loss and, in her words, \\u201cchoosing to survive the impossible.\\u201d We discuss the following:\\xa0\\n\\nWhat prompted her to become an advocate for drowning prevention\\n\\nCommon misconceptions and assumptions\\xa0\\n\\nWhat she thinks the AAP can change in regards to drowning awareness/education\\xa0\\n\\nWhat education/tools she thinks parents should equip themselves or their child with\\xa0\\n\\nWhy puddle jumpers are not ideal for drowning prevention\\xa0\\n\\nWhat ISR is and why swim lessons are needed\\n\\nAAP updated recommendations\\xa0\\n\\nhttps://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/143/5/e20190850\\n\\nhttps://services.aap.org/en/news-room/campaigns-and-toolkits/drowning-prevention/\\n\\nISR nonprofits\\xa0\\nhttps://www.parentspreventingchildhooddrowning.com/non-profits\\nLevi\\u2019s Legacy website (additional information, links, and resources on drowning prevention)\\nhttps://www.levislegacy.com/\\nThis episode is brought to you by:THE NEW MOM SURVIVAL GUIDE: The first digital e-course/community created and founded by a Pediatrician mom to guide you and your baby through their first year.\\xa0 To find out more and to join, visit: http://pedsdoctalk.com/survival-guide. \\xa0\\nBetter HelpThank you to our sponsor, BetterHelp, for sponsoring this episode. To schedule your first therapy session, visit https://www.betterhelp.com/peds to get 10% off your first month.'