As much as we enjoy the warm sun, we must be cautious in our welcome.  It can bring joy, but also can be extremely damaging if we don’t take the proper precautions, especially with our children!

Here are some things that you should know about protecting childrem from the sun:

1. Common Sense and conventional wisdom is merely a start. Of course you should avoid the midday sun, shield infants in strollers and carriages, reapply sunscreen regularly and especially after swimming, look for sunglasses with UV protection, and go indoors immediately when a child’s skin begins to redden. (more…)