STOP THE SPREAD
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.
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.
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 spread through just one sneeze. (According to
STAYING COOL ON A BUDGET
MAKE A DIY ICE PACK
While we officially transition from summer to fall this month, the scorching temperatures outside refuse to waiver, and, if you don’t have access to air conditioning or a nice cool body of water to jump into, you can feel quite miserable. Even if you’ve
If you don’t have time to give your toes a good soak, you can take a water bottle, fill it up halfway, and put it in a freezer. Take it out a few hours later, and you have your own ice pack you can take on the go. If you’re
spent the entire summer brainstorming ways to effectively battle the unstoppable heat waves, there’s no reason you should have to sweat it out on your own during these last couple months. Here are some innovative, useful, and inexpensive options for keeping cool.
worried about the mess the melting water might make, consider another option. Take a sock or small pillowcase, fill it with rice, and freeze it. You can place these DIY packs on your pressure points to cool yourself down quickly.
ICE YOUR FEET
GO FOR THAT FREE A/C
Years of anecdotal evidence suggests the quickest way to cool down is to dunk your toes in freezing-cold water. The process allegedly cools down the pressure points in your feet, which helps bring down your core temperature as well. If you’re looking for more pressure points, try running some cold water over your wrists, forehead, and the back of your neck.
Many people have had great success (and saved a lot of money) by building their own air conditioning. Start by taking a shallow bowl or a
roasting pan and fill it with ice. Then place it in front of a box fan. The effect won’t be a strong as a commercial air conditioner, but, when those heat waves come streaming in, every little bit helps!
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