Child Sun Safety Archives - The Skin Cancer Foundation https://www.skincancer.org/blog/category/child-sun-safety/ Education, prevention, early detection, and treatment of skin cancer Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:57:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.skincancer.org/wp-content/uploads/SCF-LOGO-273x240.png Child Sun Safety Archives - The Skin Cancer Foundation https://www.skincancer.org/blog/category/child-sun-safety/ 32 32 Does Your State Allow Sunscreen in Schools? https://www.skincancer.org/blog/does-your-state-allow-sunscreen-in-schools/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:25:39 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=9353 More than half of U.S. states allow sunscreen in schools, providing kids with a way to protect their skin from sun damage and skin cancer. Here's why it matters and what you can do if your state still prohibits sunscreen in schools.

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]]> Should I Take My Child to the Dermatologist? What to Know About Childhood Skin Cancer https://www.skincancer.org/blog/childhood-skin-cancer/ https://www.skincancer.org/blog/childhood-skin-cancer/#respond Sun, 07 Apr 2024 11:46:28 +0000 https://blog.skincancer.org/?p=1151 Skin cancer may not top the list of things parents worry about, but those with a family history of the disease may wonder about their child’s risk. Here’s what you need to know about childhood skin cancer, and when it’s time to take your child to a dermatologist.

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]]> https://www.skincancer.org/blog/childhood-skin-cancer/feed/ 0 Melanoma at Age 15 – a Young Warrior’s Battle https://www.skincancer.org/blog/melanoma-at-age-15-a-young-warriors-battle/ https://www.skincancer.org/blog/melanoma-at-age-15-a-young-warriors-battle/#respond Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:49:50 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=7731 Kaili Arntson battled melanoma at the age of 15, during the COVID-19 pandemic. During her journey, the teen overcame both physical and emotional challenges and emerged triumphant.

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]]> https://www.skincancer.org/blog/melanoma-at-age-15-a-young-warriors-battle/feed/ 0 A Creative Outlet to Cope with Cancer https://www.skincancer.org/blog/a-creative-outlet-to-cope-with-cancer/ https://www.skincancer.org/blog/a-creative-outlet-to-cope-with-cancer/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:03:03 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=7550 When dermatologist Tamara Lazic Strugar, MD, was diagnosed with stage IV cancer in 2022, she made time to pursue a dream related to children and sun protection.

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]]> https://www.skincancer.org/blog/a-creative-outlet-to-cope-with-cancer/feed/ 0 Teach Your Kids About Sun Protection https://www.skincancer.org/blog/teach-your-kids-about-sun-protection/ https://www.skincancer.org/blog/teach-your-kids-about-sun-protection/#respond Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:20:05 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=7420 Getting kids on board early with sun protection is crucial — but it isn’t always easy. Our expert dermatologists share their best practices to make sun care a daily habit at every age.

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]]> https://www.skincancer.org/blog/teach-your-kids-about-sun-protection/feed/ 0 How to Talk to Your Teen About Tanning https://www.skincancer.org/blog/how-to-talk-to-your-teen-about-tanning/ https://www.skincancer.org/blog/how-to-talk-to-your-teen-about-tanning/#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2022 20:49:22 +0000 http://scfredesignpro.wpengine.com/?p=3622 The Foundation talked to Amy Wechsler, MD, board-certified in psychiatry and dermatology, about how to communicate effectively with teens about tanning.

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]]> https://www.skincancer.org/blog/how-to-talk-to-your-teen-about-tanning/feed/ 1 Back-to-School Sun Safety https://www.skincancer.org/blog/back-school-sun-safety/ https://www.skincancer.org/blog/back-school-sun-safety/#respond Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:04:10 +0000 https://blog.skincancer.org/?p=507 Whether you rejoice or feel sad when your kids head back to school, you hope your good influence sticks with them! That’s why it’s so important to teach children and teens about protecting their skin and eyes from the dangerous effects of the sun — all year long.

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]]> https://www.skincancer.org/blog/back-school-sun-safety/feed/ 0 Spot the Sun Protection! https://www.skincancer.org/blog/spot-the-sun-protection/ https://www.skincancer.org/blog/spot-the-sun-protection/#respond Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:07:08 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=5825 A complete sun protection routine uses sunscreen, window shields, clothing, sunglasses, hats, umbrellas, natural shade and more. How many do you count?

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]]> https://www.skincancer.org/blog/spot-the-sun-protection/feed/ 0 Parents: How Do You Stack Up on Sun Protection? https://www.skincancer.org/blog/parents-how-do-you-stack-up-on-sun-protection/ https://www.skincancer.org/blog/parents-how-do-you-stack-up-on-sun-protection/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2020 17:11:07 +0000 https://www.skincancer.org/?p=5149 A national poll shows that parents are doing a good job keeping their kids sun safe — but there’s always room for improvement!

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]]> https://www.skincancer.org/blog/parents-how-do-you-stack-up-on-sun-protection/feed/ 0 Bringing up a Sun-Safe Baby https://www.skincancer.org/blog/bringing-up-a-sun-safe-baby/ https://www.skincancer.org/blog/bringing-up-a-sun-safe-baby/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:42:54 +0000 https://blog.skincancer.org/?p=766 Protecting young children from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation is important not only for avoiding immediate consequences like painful sunburns, but also for minimizing skin cancer risk later in life. Here’s what you need to know about keeping the baby in your life sun safe.

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