By Frances Chamberlain
Having your picnic in the shade protects you from too much hot sun -- and the ice cream doesn't melt as fast! Photo: Frances Chamberlain
It has been a long, hard winter and most of us are relishing these sunny summer days. It’s easy to forget, however, what some of the risks are that come along with summer fun. Not too many years ago children romped in the river or pool until their shoulders and faces were blistered by the sun – now we know that this kind of exposure leads to some serious skin problems later.