Sunscreen 101: Tips from the Experts

Sunscreen 101:

• If using a sunscreen lotion, use 1 full oz (a whole shot glass!). If you use only 1/2 that, you take your SPF down by 75%. Yikes.

• Did you know physical sunscreen is best? Physical = zinc oxide & titanium dioxide & is best for sensitive skin & young infants. Forms a monolayer on the surface of the skin & deflects the UV rays immediately upon application. Less potential for irritation & b/c it's active immediately, there's no window of opportunity for UV damage to occur while waiting for it to ramp up

• VIP nannies favorite sunscreen for babies, children, and adults too can be found at www.mdmoms.com

• Have fun in the sun…and remember your ABCs:

  A = Away. Stay away from the sun in the middle of the day.

  B = Block. Use SPF 30+ sunscreen.

  C = Cover up. Use a T-shirt and hat, and look for SPF-infused clothing

  S = Speak Out. Talk to family and friends about sun protection.

National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day

National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day (Awareness Day) is a day for everyone to promote positive youth development, resilience, recovery, and the transformation of mental health services delivery for children and youth with serious mental health needs and their families. Awareness Day raises awareness of effective programs for children's mental health needs; demonstrates how children's mental health initiatives promote positive youth development, recovery, and resilience; and shows how children with mental health needs thrive in their communities.