Patriot Ledger, July 21, 2008
When summer heats up and the sun is intense, the beach is a prime spot for a family outing. But perfect beach weather has its dangers. Maryellen Maguire-Eisen of the Children's Melanoma Protection Foundation offers these tips for protecting your children from the sun this summer:
Tips on how to keep kids safe in the sun
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