While sunburn comes with discomfort and increased risk of skin cancer for all of us, it can be especially problematic for babies and toddlers. While it’s best to be vigilant and intentional about sun protection, it’s also important to know how to respond if a sunburn does occur (see Parts 1, 2 & 3). In Part 4, we considered several responses to the typical sunburn for older children and … [Read More...] about Sun Protection Tips, Part 5
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Sun Protection Tips, Part 4
As you splash around in your backyard swimming pool and delight in the outdoor oasis you’ve created, … [Read More...] about Sun Protection Tips, Part 4
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Sun Protection Tips, Part 3
Sunburn can certainly be uncomfortable, but that discomfort is not the only problem — or the biggest … [Read More...] about Sun Protection Tips, Part 3
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Sun Protection Tips, Part 5
While sunburn comes with discomfort and increased risk of skin cancer for all of us, it can be especially problematic for babies and toddlers. While it’s best to be vigilant and intentional about sun protection, it’s also important to know how to respond if a sunburn does occur (see Parts 1, 2 & 3). In Part 4, we considered several responses … Continue about Sun Protection Tips, Part 5
Sun Protection Tips, Part 4
As you splash around in your backyard swimming pool and delight in the outdoor oasis you’ve created, you don’t want a shadow of risk to dampen your fun — or that of your family and friends. By reducing risk of drowning and knowing how to respond if drowning occurs, you will greatly increase the positive effects of your outdoor time. The same is … Continue about Sun Protection Tips, Part 4
Sun Protection Tips, Part 3
Sunburn can certainly be uncomfortable, but that discomfort is not the only problem — or the biggest one — associated with it. If you’re following our series on sun protection (see Parts 1 & 2), you already realize that sun protection isn’t just about avoiding sunburn, per se, but also reducing risk of skin cancer. Especially for young … Continue about Sun Protection Tips, Part 3