But some parents say their children are not engaging with these programs. That includes Meghan Laslocky (ph) of Oakland, Calif. MEGHAN LASLOCKY: We've had crying.

Conrad herself is a survivor of pediatric cancer and has used her story to help develop the curriculum. Conrad has helped pilot some of the lessons in area schools. “She talked about what causes ...

Swim lessons are offered to children between 3 months and 12 years, with adult lessons in the works, Roth said. “I’ve noticed the earlier you start, the more comfortable your kid is in and ...

I was a part of the problem. I was one of those kids that was terrorizing my community in trouble and lost. Now, I got a message for those kids," he said. The curriculum encompasses 12 lessons.