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Parenting Tips on Jan. 3 Fox 4 Morning News: Staying Healthy in The New Year
It’s that time of the year when we see mores sniffles and sickness in our children.  Tune into Fox 4 as our parenting expert gives some good ideas on keeping healthy and helping our children to stop spreading those germs!

How to minimize the germs:

  • Wash, wash, wash those hands!
  • Teach your child how and when to wash their hands
  • Routinely clean and disinfect
  • Not too late to get a flu shot
  • Stay home if you are sick
  • Label cups, bottles, pacifiers, etc.

Ideas to help children reduce the spread of germs:

  • Teach them to sneeze/cough into a tissue or sleeve
  • Supervise their hand washing
  • Let them see you wash your hands
  • Keep a stool by the sink so they can easily reach
  • Use fun soaps and lotions
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Last Updated ( Friday, 06 January 2012 )
 
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