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Summer sun safety for children is something on parents’ minds as the temperatures rise and the days lengthen. You want your children to spend time playing outside but the possibility of getting sunburned is an ever-present thought.

Here are some guidelines to help you know how to keep your children safe in the summer sun.

Dermatologists and other experts recommend putting sunscreen on your children at least 15 to 30 minutes before they go outside each and every time before they go outside.

This may seem like overkill, but the fact is that if your child gets seriously sunburned even once, it could increase their chance of developing skin cancer in the future.

Once the sunscreen has been applied, it is important to reapply it every two hours your child is outdoors. If your child is spending a good amount of time in the water, you’ll want to apply sunscreen more frequently. Continue reading

Air conditioning is not only comfortable in the heat of summer; it can be a life-saver for individuals whose health suffers in extreme heat.

Not all air conditioning systems are the same, however. Here is a brief list of some of the more common types available, and their respective pros and cons.

Central Air Conditioning

If you’ve ever shopped for a house, you know that “central heat and air” is something many consider a strong selling point.

While central air conditioning can be comfortable, it is not without its drawbacks. Here are some things to consider: Continue reading