Tips for Parents and Families

Messy Kids? 3 Reasons They Come Home Dirty

Busy parents all know the extra stress that comes with keeping messy kids looking their best – best as in, not covered in dirt, mud and who knows what else.

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New Moms

Diaper Changing Tips: Keeping Clean On The Go

Diaper changing can offer a host of challenges, especially when you’re on the go. That’s why always being prepared is important.

Back To School

Back to School: Protecting Your Child

Every day a child is absent from school, they miss out on valuable educational lessons. Preventing flu from spreading at school is important for your child’s education.

New Moms

3 Nesting Must-Do’s Before Baby Comes Home

Easy ways to put that nesting energy to good use and get the world ready for the baby to come home.

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Activities With Kids

Our Secrets For Making Cleaning Fun For Your Kids

Teaching kids to clean doesn't have to feel like a lecture. Whether they realize it or not, kids already have a pretty fair understanding of germs – they just have a different name for them: Cooties

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Hand Washing Connect The Dots Puzzle

This printable Connect the Dots puzzle gets kids to find the germ hotspots in your classroom, and where they can wash their hands to prevent bad germs from spreading.

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Hand Washing Unscramble the Words Puzzle

This printable Unscramble the Words puzzle gets kids to think about the healthy behaviours that can help keep them clean.

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Hand Washing for Kids Lesson Plan

The Big Idea: Students will take what they have already learned^* about proper handwashing steps to the next level by sharing their knowledge and communicating healthy messages to their peers, school, family and community with a creative poster campaign.

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Activities With Kids

5 Cleaning Hacks to Save Time

There never seems to be enough hours in the day to get everything done! Lysol shares helpful tips for a clean home in no time at all.

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New Moms

House Cleaning Checklist: Baby Proof Your Home

Get the world ready for your crawling, walking, curious baby.

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New Moms

From One Mother to Another

Four secrets to a stress-free home.

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New Moms

Tips on Cold Prevention from Real Moms

As a mom, you want to do everything possible to keep your children happy, healthy and free from both the cold and flu. As your children grow and start to interact with the outside world, one of the biggest concerns for moms is the germs that children will come into contact with at day-care or at school.

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New Moms

5 Simple Steps to Prevent Germs from Crashing Baby’s Dinner

Time to get the world ready for a whole lot of messy meals with baby

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New Moms

3 Cleaning Tips for Working Moms

Maintaining a clean environment in your home as a new and working mom can certainly seem like a daunting task at first. Reference these cleaning tips for working moms by Lysol^® in order to keep your home clean and spend more time with your loved ones.

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New Moms

Getting Ready for Guests as a New Mom

The arrival of a new baby is an exciting time, so you can count on a lot of visitors lining up to meet your little one. This might seem a little daunting as you try to adjust to life as a new mom, but there are a few things you can do to take the pressure off having visitors to the house.

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Activities With Kids

It's All About the 5 Healthy Habits you can Instill at Home

As a parent, you naturally want your kids to grow up healthy and happy. This means staying diligent about things like immunizations and checkups, teaching them about germ prevention, and giving them a good foundation for healthy eating and fitness.

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Hand Washing Activities for Kids

Children sometimes rush through their hand wash routine, falling short of the twenty second recommendation. These six wash and play activities give them something to occupy their minds while encouraging them to think about germs and hygiene.

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Hand Washing Lesson Plan for Kids

Students will learn that tiny germs can be spread both in the air and on surfaces. Without practicing healthy habits, such as handwashing, we risk getting sick. In this lesson, students will learn about the reasons we wash our hands, the correct way to wash our hands, and how to promote handwashing.

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How To Teach Your Toddler Proper Hand Washing

Get the world ready for sharing toys, not germs, with this fun method for teaching hand washing.

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New Moms

How to Clean a Stroller in 6 Easy Steps

Once you start using it, you’ll be bringing your stroller everywhere—and that can mean picking up a whole lot of germs.

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New Moms

How to Clean Your Baby’s Crib Mattress

Your little one spends so much time sleeping that their sleep environment is very important. We’ll show you how to clean a crib mattress and keep it safe from bacteria and germs.

Hand Washing

Make Your Own Soap Kids Lesson Plan

Proper handwashing requires 20 seconds of lathering. This project helps make spending time with soap a fun activity, rather than a chore.

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Making Hand Washing for Kids Fun

Hands are one of the biggest carriers of germs, especially little hands that are busy playing and exploring. That’s why it’s important to make hand washing fun for kids, otherwise the lesson won’t stick.

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5 Tips for Creating Healthy Hygiene Habits

Teaching healthy habits for life means starting at a young age. Unfortunately, hygiene isn't a top priority for kids. But don't give up too easily. Hygiene isn't just about maintaining appearances – it's an active way to prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria.