Just a few serious sunburns can increase your child’s risk of skin cancer later in life. Kids don’t have to be at the pool, beach, or on vacation to get too much sun. Their skin needs protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays whenever they’re outdoors.  Click here for tips on summer sun safety. […]

Your suspicion is correct:  June, July and August are more dangerous for children than other months, at least if we use deadly unintentional injuries as the measure.  Nearly one-third of all fatal child injuries occur during these three months.  Click here for tips on how to keep your child safe during the summer.

Exploring the great outdoors can be useful for summer learning and families looking to spend quality time together.  Here are some activities that can be used to observe, document and interact with nature:  10 ideas