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About Sunblock

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. According to the Women’s Dermatologic Society, more than 1 million new diagnoses are made each year. Sun exposure is the leading cause of skin cancer. Sun exposure also can cause powerful damage to skin–wrinkling, aging and spotting. Sunblock (also known as sunscreen) can protect your skin by absorbing or blocking harmful solar rays.

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Rosacea in Kids

Rosacea is a skin disorder that is rarely seen in kids, according to Rosacea.org. The majority of people affected by this chronic condition are adults ages 30 to 50. Women are more likely than men to develop it, and fair-skinned, blue-eyed women most of all. Still, children can develop rosacea, although the symptoms are often mistaken for other, more common skin disorders.

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Every Sport Under the Sun: Keeping it Organized

Between baseball, football, tennis, and basketball, my son needs his own social secretary just to run his extracurricular activities. Sadly, thats me! And although my daughter only plays tennis and basketball, she too has her share of uniforms, practice outfits, sneakers and gear. Whats the best way to organize all this equipment, not to mention the logistics? Here are my tips to help you through every sporting season under the sun:

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Autism and Summer Camps

I am sending my son to a summer camp at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center for two weeks. This is the first time my son has been to a “real” camp. What did my son do during the previous summers? My son was always in an Extended School Year program. The idea behind children with…