Drowning is preventable but still claims the lives of over 300,000 people worldwide
every year. The purpose of this theoretical review paper is threefold: 1) discuss the
theoretical framework for a multi-faceted system of prevention; 2) discuss the
importance of parenting, a crucial area where current drowning prevention research
is falling short in this multi-faceted approach; and 3) discuss how evidence-based
practices from psychosocial parenting research could be used to create drowning
prevention interventions that support parents to implement water safety practices
in their families. Practical ideas for integrating psychosocial parent interventions
with drowning prevention knowledge are discussed. Such interventions have the
potential to support all families, especially those from marginalized backgrounds,
and ultimately reduce drowning rates and save lives.