For families

Helping you stay sun safe!

Our helpful family articles and ideas will teach you and your children about sun safety, helping you to enjoy the great outdoors and summer sun as a family.

How to keep children sun safe and well hydrated during hot weather

Staying hydrated is crucial during hot weather, particularly for children. Check out some cool tips and tricks for easier sun cream application and staying hydrated this summer.

Soltan & Macmillan’s Top Tips to keep your little ones Sun Ready

Soltan and Macmillan Cancer Support are working together to help you and your family stay safe in the summer sun. Here are some helpful hints, tips and information about sun protection.

Bring Out The Sun Cream song

4-11 | Film | Quick activity

Dance your way to a sun-ready summer!

How to apply sun cream on children – from Soltan and Macmillan

Getting your kids to stay still for long enough to apply sun cream can be challenging! Here are a few tips on how you can ensure the sun cream is applied effectively and that you’re providing the best protection for your children.

Summer sun life hacks - keeping the kids entertained

Every kid looks forward to summer, but it can be hard to think of ways to keep them amused.

Sun Ready Poster Project

Inspire children to share what they've learnt about sun safety with their family and friends using the Sun Ready Poster Project! 

Soltan Sun Ready has educated over half a million young people about sun safety!

Hear more about the work Soltan Sun Ready is doing in schools to help educated children about the importance of sun safety.

Lifelong sun damage: Why we need to care about UVA

We all know that going into the sun without protection can be harmful to our skin, but many of us don’t realise the importance of also protecting skin against the sun’s harmful UVA rays.

Action Poem: Big Blob

Use this action poem to help your child remember how to apply their sun cream.