Sun and Skin
Fair skin burns fast, and sun-smart habits protect skin for life.
Why this matters (for parents): Make sunscreen part of the morning routine, like brushing teeth. Plan outdoor play for early morning or late afternoon, and pack hats, long sleeves and water.
Health numbers are general guidance for parents, not medical advice. Ask your family doctor about your own child.
Lessons
- Meet the Sunsunlight gives us light and warmth, and too much can burn.
- Sunscreen Every Morningput it on as part of the morning routine, reapply when outside, and don't forget ears, nose and neck.
- Fair Skin Burns Fastlimit direct midday sun to about 20 minutes, and learn when midday sun is strongest (about 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
- Cover Up in Stylelong sleeves, long pants, dresses, wide-brim hats, parasols and sunglasses.
- Find the Shadetrees, porches, umbrellas, and the "shadow rule."
- Fun Indoorscrafts, reading, indoor games, baking healthy snacks, and indoor gardening.
- Caring for Skinwashing, water, and gentle lotion.
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