PeopleImages/E+ via Getty ImagesDOWNLOAD LEARNING APPS | Although school is out and it is summertime, some parents may still want their kids engaged in learning. The living room can be their new classroom with many free learning apps for kids that will teach your kids on many school subjects and life lessons while still having fun.
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wundervisuals/E+ via Getty ImagesBLOW BUBBLES | This simple but fun activity is always a great choice. Kids can bask in the sun, trying to catch and pop bubbles in the warm weather.
StockPlanets/E+ via Getty ImagesORGANIZE A CAR PARADE | This is a tactic that many recent graduates have used to celebrate their graduation but it can also be a way for your kids to see family and friends they have not gotten a chance to see for a while because of coronavirus. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or would just like to see people, this is always a fun and creative activity.
monkeybusinessimages/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesGO ON WALKING TOURS | If you find that you have been spending most of your time indoors, taking a walk around your neighborhood is a great and healthy choice. If you live in the city, take your kids on a walking tour of amazing architecture around the city.
s1llu/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesPLAY WATER BALLOON CATCH | Games with water are always a great way to keep your kids entertained and water balloon catch is no exception. Just toss around a filled water balloon in an open field and see who drops or pops one first.
zeljkosantrac/E+ via Getty ImagesATTEND VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP | Summer camps across the country have been canceled and if you have kids that are worried they will not be going to camp, have no fear. Thanks to the internet and multiple organizations, there are many virtual summer camps available this year for your kids to join remotely and enjoy from home
microgen/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesGO ROLLERBLADING | Riding a bike is not the only way to get around. If the kids already know how to ride a bike, they might enjoy the retro activity of rollerblading.
urbancow/E+ via Getty ImagesTRY VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS | Your children can go somewhere they have never been before without leaving home. There are a plethora of virtual tours you can take of landmarks and museums from all over the world.
Sasiistock/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesTRY GARDENING | Gardening is a great activity you can do with your kids. Whether you're starting indoors or gardening outdoors, there are plenty of easy plants you can plant and grow with your kids.
wundervisuals/E+ via Getty ImagesBUILD A FORT | Building a fort is a great way to collaborate with your kids on a fun project. The best part? It's just as good on a rainy day inside as outside. Just swap out that lawn furniture and old tent for the pillows and couch cushions.
monkeybusinessimages/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesPLAY SPORTS | Any sport that can be played outside should be. Whether it's soccer, kickball or basketball, they can all be enjoyed on warm summer days and are great to stoke some competition. So pick some teams and get out there.
SeventyFour/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesCREATE A PAINTING | If you have artistic or creative kids, letting them paint is a great way for them to express themselves. Having them paint outside or on the porch will eliminate a mess inside your home. If you don't have canvas or large sheets of paper, you can repurpose cereal boxes by cutting them out and painting on the reverse sides.
StockphotosArt/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesHAVE A BACKYARD TEA PARTY | Instead of keeping the tea inside, take it outside and enjoy the weather. You can make a cute setup for your kids to enjoy in your backyard. Don't just have tea — bring out other snacks and wear something nice with your kids to make it feel formal.
Mizina/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesMAKE ICE CREAM | What kid doesn't like ice cream? Whether you are making ice cream or other frozen snacks, it is something that your kids will enjoy and can cool them down during the hot summer weather.
Jaysi/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesHAVE A PICNIC | Instead of eating indoors, enjoy the warm summer weather on a beautiful day with your family and kids. Make some of your favorite easy recipes and lounge outside while you eat.
fizkes/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesTHROW A DANCE PARTY | This is a fun activity that will keep your kids active without having to force them. It is also an easy at-home workout you can do with your children right in your living room.
golfer2015/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesDO ARTS AND CRAFTS | If you are tired of your kids looking at a screen or being in the hot summer sun, bring them inside for some arts and crafts. There are plenty of easy-to-make recipes like make-your-own funny putty, pasta jewelry and play dough.
Ariel Skelley/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesPLAY IN SPRINKLERS | Playing with water is always a winner and you don't need to go to a pool to enjoy it. Play sprinklers will get the job done. Kids can run back and forth through the water and enjoy themselves with this fun summer activity.
Sam Edwards/OJO Images via Getty ImagesCATCH BUGS | If you have kids that love bugs and nature, this is a great thing to do with them. Kids can head outside for a springtime adventure to search for amazing bugs that live right in their backyard. If they spot a bug they like, scoop it into a glass jar and when they are done observing it, they can let it back into nature.
Suphansa Subruayying/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesLISTEN TO AUDIBLE STORIES | Sometimes, reading to your kids can get repetitive after a while. Switch it up by having an audible story read to them. Audible.com is a place for spoken word entertainment, and during the coronavirus pandemic, the site is offering free streaming for kids everywhere. Your children can listen to a variety of stories in multiple languages and the stories can be listened to on your phone or laptop.
xxmmxx/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesTRY CLOUD WATCHING | On a bright summer day, go to a park or your backyard, lay out a blanket and watch the clouds in the sky. Your kids' imaginations will go flying pointing out clouds that look like familiar objects.
Tom Werner/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesFLY A KITE | The weather is beautiful outside during the summer, so you shouldn't worry about it ruining your kite. Just make sure you go out on a windy day. You might even find a DIY kit that you can order to make your own kites.
Halfpoint/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesDRAW WITH SIDEWALK CHALK | Many summer camps and summer activities have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic and as a result, many kids will be home all summer. Here are some of the best ways to keep your kids entertained while at home.
Halfpoint/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesTAKE COOKING LESSONS TOGETHER | This is a great activity for you and your kids to do together. Whether you are a beginner or an expert chef, cooking is fun. There are plenty of online cooking classes that you and your kids can take during the coronavirus pandemic.
Portra/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesHIT THE WALKING TRAILS | If you live in an area that has a walking path nearby, get in those steps with your kids and enjoy nature with them. There are plenty of beginner trails that you can take your kids where they can enjoy nature and get in a great workout.
Robert Kneschke/ShutterstockGO ON A SCAVENGER HUNT | Parents are spending more time at home and they can use some of that time to go outside and prepare a backyard scavenger hunt for their children. Scavenger hunt items can include a myriad of things such as toys, candy and even common nature items like flowers or bugs.
BrianAJackson/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesGO ON A TREE AND FLOWER HUNT | Parents can test their kids' botany knowledge by having them look for the many trees, flowers and plants growing in their neighborhood.
ArtMassa/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesLEARN HOW TO BIRDWATCH | This is a nice, quiet activity you can do in the yard or at a park. It takes patience, but kids can spend the afternoon waiting for common birds while also doing some internet research to learn about the birds they spot.
jacoblund/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesBIKE | If your child has not learned how to ride a bike yet, now is the time.
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A good pair of sunglasses is much more than a fashion statement. They are an investment in your health says Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist.
They make you stylish and keep you safe.
“It’s a very good investment to have big sunglasses around the eyes.”
Dr. Davis says the bigger, the better, like movie stars wear.
The skin around the eye is some of the thinnest skin on the body and so it’s more susceptible to damage.
Dr. Davis says sunglasses help to prevent skin cancer around the eyes and good shades also guard against vision loss.
“Ultraviolet light can pass through the eye to the lens and cause cataracts,” says Dr. Davis. “So, if you wear sunglasses, you decrease your risk over your lifetime of cataract formation.”
Dr. Davis says to choose sunglasses that are labeled as having broad spectrum coverage or protection against UVA and UVB rays. Look for the same phrases on the sunglasses you buy for your children.
“We suggest sunglasses on children as early, and as young, as they will wear them.”
Start young, and create a lifelong habit of staying stylish and safe in the sun.
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