prevention

Rexburg, Idaho Safe in the Sun with Kids Days spent at the splash park, climbing R-mountain, and swimming at Rexburg Rapids help us enjoy the warmth of the sun with great fun. How do we soak up the warmth before the cold comes, and protect our children from the sun? Staying safe from sun exposure can feel like a constant battle, here in southeast Idaho. Sun protection from an early age is critical for preventing skin cancer later in life. Just a few serious sunburns can increase the risk of skin cancer later on. Red and tan skin is common during the summer. Do we encourage sun exposure with tan compliments? Do we seek out sun exposure for the changing color appeal? We all know too much sun exposure is bad, but how do we help our kids avoid that summer sunburn? How do we minimize that leathering skin damage...