Parenting: Summer Skin Safety

We certainly felt the heat and humidity during the Memorial Day weekend but are we ready to deal with the sun?

I went down to the shore this weekend with my family. I pulled out the sunscreen and sure enough, it had expired. Be sure to stock up in advance and check the expiration date on your old sunscreen. We like to use the spray to be sure to cover the entire body.

We managed to protect ourselves and our children from sunburn, but convincing them to wear a hat and shades proved more difficult.

I had to remind myself of a few common tips to prevent sunburn: