Summer Sun Can Cause Skin Cancer for Kid Campers

Most adults are smart enough to know that the sun can prove quite damaging to the skin. Children, however, are a different story, a scary thought since children tend to spend more time in the sun than adults. For parents, protecting children from the sun is no easy task, as you can’t be with your kids at all times, especially if kids are away at camp or if you’re busy at work.

Parents and kids should know as well that a sunburn today can come back to haunt you tomorrow. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, a bad sunburn during childhood can increase the risk of developing melanoma, the dea...