About Home: Safety Tips for Summer Heat & Sun

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Home From Diane Schmidt, your About Home Editor Where I live we're experiencing a heat wave like I've never seen before. Temps are soaring along with the air conditioners, sun burns and heat-related illnesses. So this week we're helping you prepare for this blast of summer with tips and suggestions about how to stay safe in the sun. Protect Skin from Harsh Rays with Natural Sunscreens The sun might not be able to penetrate the thick cream you slather on your child's skin, but could you be posing other kinds of health risks just by trying to prevent summertime burns? Search Related Topics:  green shopping  green baby products  green bath and body products Protect Children from Burns on Hot Days While playgrounds provide hours of fun entertainment, you should be aware of some of the potential dangers so you can keep kids safe in the hot summer sun. Search Related Topics:  common areas  living with children  playground safety Ways to Beat the Heat While Gardening Even when the heat is almost unbearable, you still need to get out and take care of your garden. Staying safe in the sun while bending over fragile plants takes more than a hat and sunblock. Find out how to beat the heat while you keep your garden happy. Search Related Topics:  gardening ergonomics  tools  ergonomic tips Keep Your Pet Cool and Comfortable Hot weather can be hard on pets. Unlike humans, it can be difficult to tell if they're dehydrated or suffering from heatstroke. Use these suggestions for keeping your pet cool and comfortable this summer. Search Related Topics:  heatstroke in pets  summer weather safety tips  Related Searches Garden Safety Health and Safety Playground Safety Children Safety Sun Safety for Kids Featured Articles July 4 Furniture Sales 2013 5 Ways To Make Money From Your Herb Garden How Foreclosures Work Create Easy to Fit Fabric with Elastic Thread Eco-Friendly Floor Cleaning Products Set Up Your Own Watering System   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement