Sunscreen

Every summer I see people walking around and they are the same color as a lobster. Not only are they causing long term damage to their skin, but they are also spending the majority of their summer in pain. Of course, these are grown adults who are free to make their own choices. If they choose not to wear sunscreen and destroy their skin, that’s up to them. What bothers me the most is when I see children with the same bright colored skin. I know that the parent is not neglecting their child’s skin on purpose, but that doesn’t change the fact their child’s skin is burning. Children need sunscreen whenever they go outside, especially in the summer. Even if they are only going out to ride their bike, they still need sunscreen. If you have a hard time remembering the sunscreen, or even reapplying the sunscreen after swimming, talk to a friend who also has kids. Chances are, sunscreen is not the first thing on her mind either. Agree to remind each other when you are out together. If your friend is a big time offender, subtly offer the sunscreen after applying it to your own kids. My friends and I usually say, we’ll be out after we spray our kids. That helps us remind each other, especially when we are in a rush. Whatever helps you remember, do it! Do you use sunscreen on yourself as well as your kids? Grab a latte, put up your feet, and join the discussion!