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This Is the Way We Wash Our Hands . . .
By Elizabeth Verdick, author of Germs Are Not for Sharing Jimmy Fallon’s new song is helping Americans tune in to the importance of fighting viruses: “Wash your hands, wash your hands, do not touch your face.” He strums his guitar, … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood, Parenting
Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, Free Spirit author, health
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Invite Guests—Not Germs—to Your Home During the Holidays
By Elizabeth Verdick, author of Germs Are Not for Sharing Hurray, it’s the holiday season! Uh-oh, it’s also cold and flu season. Parties, travel, and gatherings are all part of holiday fun, but time spent with others during cold and … Continue reading
Flu Season Survival Guide for Teachers
By Andrew Hawk Being a teacher comes with several occupational hazards. One of these hazards is the exposure to infectious diseases. It’s not just that children take part in a variety of habits that spread germs, it’s that schools put … Continue reading
Counselor’s Corner: Puberty Resources for Tweens and Teens
Puberty can be an awkward time not only for adolescents but also for the adults who care about them. It can sometimes be uncomfortable to step in and help adolescents take care of their changing bodies. The good news is … Continue reading
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Tagged good hygiene, health, puberty, teens, tweens
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Counselor’s Corner: Enjoy Moving More!
My New Year’s resolution this year is to move more. Until recently, I have had a love-hate relationship with exercise. This time around, however, I am thinking about it differently. Whether you are trying to incorporate exercise into your routine … Continue reading