MASK (Mothers Awareness on School-age Kids)

Engage: Their First Car
National Safety Month // Teen Driver Safety

The type of car you choose for your newly licensed teen may be the single most important decision you make for your child.

The likelihood of crashing for 16- to 19-yearolds is three times higher than the rate for adult drivers, and it's the very highest at age 16, according to McCartt. The good news is that crash-related deaths for all ages are decreasing yearly because car manufacturers are building safer cars with more high-tech safety features than ever before.

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Engage: Here Comes the Sun

TRENDING NOW // Summer Safety

With temperatures on the rise, many people are looking forward to bringing that sun-kissed glow back to their skin. Whether your family plans to head to the beach, lake, water park or baseball game this summer, stay protected with layers of sunscreen.

Summer time is meant for fun in the sun, but too much exposure can cause serious health problems, such as painful burns, skin damage, eye damage, a weakened immune system and, worst of all, skin cancer.

Sunburns increase the risk of developing skin cancer, especially for younger children due to their sensitive skin. Prevent burns by applying sunscreen before heading outside and re-applying every few hours. Use thick layers of sunscreen on arms, legs, back and face. And always use sunscreen with a SPF of 15 or higher-the higher number means more sun protection.

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Tips.

SAFETY:
When discussing water safety with your kids, remind them to always swim with a buddy and to be aware of their surroundings. When watching children swim, adults should avoid distractions like talking on the phone or texting. Inexperienced swimmers should wear a floating device, while staying close to the edges or in the shallow end of the pool.

BULLYING:

When it comes to cyberbullying, live networks of video game systems are yet another outlet for perpetrators to target victims online. Find out what parental controls are available on your gaming system. Adjust settings so that it limits who your child can interact with and keep their gamer profile private.

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Empower: The Real Me

SAT (Student Awareness Tools)

While grocery shopping, I spoke with my dad on the phone when I exclaimed, "I'm gay." My dad, who lives in a different state, took the news really well. While the topic had never come up before, I knew he had no qualms with homosexual people. Feeling confident after talking to my dad, I immediately called my mom and told her I needed to tell her something when I got home. I knew talking to my mom was going to be a completely different experience.

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Empower.

MASK The Magazine

MASK The Magazine offers modern-day solutions for today's families. Packed with insightful articles, need-to-know tips, and conversation starters, this award-winning quarterly publication is an invaluable resource for parents of school-age kids.