STOP THE SPREAD
Prevent Colds and the Flu With Kid-Friendly Teaching Tools
School is back in session, but your child may be bringing home more than just random facts. Germs and bacteria that spread the common cold and flu are most prevalent in schools, but while these illnesses are strong, prevention is simple. Teach your kids how to prevent the spread of bacteria this season with these helpful tips. BUT MOMMY DOESN’T COVER HER NOSE! Kids learn more by watching what you do rather than listening to what you tell them to do. Get in the habit of covering your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze, and then wash your hands. Make hand sanitizer and facial tissues readily available in your home and be sure to wash your hands before every meal. In addition, stick to healthy habits when you do feel sick. Drink fluids, get plenty of rest, and seek medical attention when it’s warranted. If your
children see you taking care of yourself, they will be more likely to do the same for themselves in the future. AHH ... AHH ... ACHOO! Hand washing and nose blowing are about as fun as … well, just that. It’s no wonder children don’t want to take time out of their busy play schedules to combat nasty germs. Instead of making these important steps a chore, make basic hygiene fun. Use fun songs to teach the proper way to cover a sneeze, or do a science experiment to teach your children about the germs that are spread through just one sneeze. (According to research, sneezes can travel anywhere from 19–26 feet at 100 miles per hour!) For crafty kids, let them decorate tissue boxes or hand sanitizer containers to give hygiene some flair. Soon enough, you’ll find them being smarter about their health.
As kids pack into classrooms this fall, germs will fly faster than this past summer did. Prevent the spread of the common cold and flu by learning more tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention online at CDC.gov.
How STATE Evolved Its Business
With the People They Serve
In today’s market, it’s becoming increasingly important for businesses to have a mission beyond financial gain if they want to stay connected with their markets. But, while it’s one thing for a business to help a charitable cause or advocate for a certain viewpoint, it’s another to favor that cause or viewpoint over gaining new customers. And that’s exactly what STATE does.
In 2016, STATE launched #WhatDoWeTellTheKids to foster dialogue about contemporary sensitive topics between children, teens, and experts. STATE’s most recent initiative through #WhatDoWeTellTheKids was Operation Conversation: Cops and Kids, which brought together police and inner-city youths to develop positive, empathetic relationships between the two groups. The Tatelmans recognized the people they served were evolving, and, if they wanted to stay true to their mission, they would need to evolve, too. People need support in more ways than one, so STATE has moved away from the sell-one-give-one model, and now puts money for every backpack sold into their fund for giving back — however American families need it. It’s one thing to attach a charitable cause to your business, but it takes vigilance to see when the needs of the people you serve change, and courage to adapt to those new needs. If you want to learn more about STATE’s products and initiatives, visit their website at STATEBags.com.
This Brooklyn-based business keeps its mission at the forefront with such ease because it evolved out of good cause. In 2009, Scot and Jacq Tatelman founded a week-long summer camp for kids from underfunded neighborhoods called Camp Power. They immediately noticed many campers brought their belongings with them in ripped plastic bags. Soon after that, STATE was born as a sell-one- give-one operation. For every backpack STATE sold, they gave one full of school supplies to a child from an impoverished neighborhood. The “Give Back Packs” are characterized by vibrant colors and metallic fabrics — and they were a hit. The business grew, and STATE began working with other charitable organizations in the Brooklyn area, bringing support to Hurricane Harvey survivors, and helping women transition out of homelessness. But they didn’t stop there.
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