Back-to-school time is upon us! As our kids get back on the bus and into the gyms and cafeteria, what’s the number one thing we should do to help keep our kids healthy? Remind them to clean their hands early and often and give them the means to do so....
Eureka! It’s International Bath Day
Fun Fact: International Bath Day celebrates the day when the Greek scholar Archimedes discovered that an object’s volume could be accurately measured by being submerged in water. He famously yelled “Eureka!” throughout the streets of Greece. To commemorate his achievement, teach your kids the basics of physics in the tub...
Safe Spring Cleaning With Kids
The days are getting longer and spring is around the corner… which means spring cleaning is here! It’s great to get kids involved, yet there are a few safety precautions you should be aware of if your little ones are pitching in. Have them focus on tasks that don’t include...
Talk to Your Teens
As part of a recent online challenge, teens were putting laundry packets in their mouths. This self-harming behavior may have seemed funny to some, but it can be quite unsafe. Liquid laundry detergent packets are highly concentrated and can be harmful to eyes, skin or when ingested. Symptoms related to...
Getting Into A Back-to-School Family Cleaning Routine
School is in full swing! It’s back to homework and schedules, with set bedtimes and rushing out the door to make the bus. This is a great time to jump-start some cleaning routines at home. Keeping things neat and organized will definitely make the days go more smoothly. The key...
Are Your Kids’ Backpacks and Lunchboxes Ready for Back to School?
Chances are, the last time you thought about your kids’ backpacks and lunchboxes was on the last day of school. Maybe you stuffed them into a closet for the summer, out of sight and out of mind.? Are they even emptied out? Well, school is right around the corner, and...