toddler falls in pool

17-month-old saves himself after falling in pool – Photo credit: Canva

Heroes, Joy

Toddler falls into pool and becomes his own hero thanks to survival swimming classes

Jacalyn Wetzel

12/7/2024
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026