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<\/a><\/p>\nOn average, one American dies from melanoma every hour, according to the American Academy of Dermatology<\/a>\u00a0(AAD). The American Cancer Society<\/a> says that melanoma is also one of the most common cancer in young adults, especially young women. That makes\u00a0it\u00a0especially important to discuss with our tweens and teens how they can keep themselves safe when in the sun. (And certainly not in a tanning bed. Don’t even get me started.)<\/p>\n There are many of aspects of our children\u2019s health and well-being over which we have no control.\u00a0 Our children\u2019s sun exposure, and the subsequent risk of skin cancer,\u00a0IS<\/strong>\u00a0something we can control to at least some extent.<\/p>\n Today, in honor of National Melanoma Day (or Melanoma Monday), and because May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, here are some tips for staying safe and keeping UV rays at bay.<\/p>\n Every parent I know would move mountains to protect their little ones but in this realm, Herculean effort isn\u2019t required.\u00a0 Sometimes you just need to pop open a bottle of SPF 30.\u00a0 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers advice for protecting children from the sun\u00a0here<\/a>, and they include:<\/p>\n The Mayo Clinic offer advice on sunscreen for babies\u00a0here.<\/p>\n I get that it\u2019s hard to consistently do all of this.\u00a0 My daughter was a pro at taking off and losing hats from about 6 months of age. I have yet to find a little league field with ample shade.<\/p>\n But when you\u2019re out soaking up that Vitamin D, be careful.\u00a0 Be smart. Keep your kids safe.\u00a0 Please.<\/p>\n While you\u2019re at it, do the above for yourself.\u00a0Not only does it set a great example for your kids, being proactive can make a big difference when it comes to all kinds of health issues, including skin cancer.\u00a0 Keeping yourself safe and healthy is a great gift to your children.<\/p>\n Also, screen yourself and you partner if you have one. Research<\/a> shows that women are 9x more likely than men to find melanoma on others. You can find tips and a video by the AAD showing you just what to look for here<\/a>.<\/p>\n If that\u2019s not enough to convince you to be cautious, let me appeal to your vanity.\u00a0 Putting on sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses is a small price to pay to\u00a0not\u00a0<\/strong>be the parent sporting the large bandage or sporting a scary scar on your\u00a0face. Trust me on this one.<\/p>\n Even more importantly, though, you just want to be there and be healthy. Take care of yourself and protect you and those your love from the sun\u2019s harmful UV rays.<\/p>\n Please.<\/p>\n * This is not intended to be medical advice.\u00a0 Your pediatrician, doctors and health care providers can advise you on what treatment and sun prevention is best for you and your children.<\/p>\n You May Also Like:\u00a0<\/strong>Want to get tweens talking? Try TiffinTalk<\/a><\/p>\n Prior Post:\u00a0<\/strong>What is there to do in North Dakota? Ideas for your family vacation<\/a><\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss a post! 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