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REAL NEWS, TOLD SIMPLY. 23rd March 2020

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Best Habits & Tips to Keep Your Child Healthy.

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JAN MARAJ

Did you know that up to 10 million bacteria flourish between our finger tip and elbow?

We are surrounded by microbes that affect us in various ways and varying degrees. Maintaining personal hygiene is of utmost importance for children and needs to be approached with the right teaching tools and methods.

Personal hygiene is much more than just keeping your hands clean.

It is also about keeping your entire self clean and taking care of not infecting others around you.

We can do this by developing good personal hygiene habits. Good personal hygiene habits enable your children to stay healthy; free from illnesses and diseases caused due to bacteria. Maintain and enjoy a healthy body image – people with poor personal hygiene have a negative body image, which can disrupt their social life. Develop a healthy personality – being clean, well-dressed and well-represented

boosts one’s self-image, which in turn increases their confidence and their chances of success in professional as well as social lives.

Whether your kid is at school or home, eating, sleeping, or playing, or helping you in the kitchen, they should maintain cleanliness. When you are teaching personal hygiene to your kids, here are a few topics you must talk about.

1. Food Hygiene For Kids Unhealthy eating habits lead to food poisoning that could result in vomiting, diarrhea or tummy pains.

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Skin Care Remedies for Kids The skin is the body’s largest organ and is susceptible to many different problems if you do not care for it properly. Taking good care of your children’s skin can help prevent some skin issues and alert you to potential

Children can experience a variety of skin issues, from diaper rash and dry skin to sunburn, and bug bites.

Fortunately, many of these problems can be treated with simple skin remedies — some you may already have in your home.

Fragrance-free bath oil. Bath oils can counteract the drying effects of long baths, but be careful when using them: It can cause the bathtub to become slippery, so I suggest putting it on after a bath or shower, to be safe.

concerns in a timely manner.

Teaching your children to take care of their skin by practicing good habits when they are young can help them develop healthy hygiene practices to carry into their teen years and beyond.

Cool-mist humidifier. A humidifier is one of the best remedies for skin, since it can help add moisture to a room during dry season. Moist skin is less likely to become itchy and sensitive.

Use a cool-mist humidifier, since hot-water vaporizers can cause serious burns. Clean and dry the humidifier daily to prevent contamination with bacteria or mold.

Petroleum jelly. It can be used to help heal dry, chapped skin.

Petroleum jelly is considered an emollient, It helps to trap

moisture in the skin, thus hydrating it.

Petroleum jelly also can help with diaper rash, since it can serve as a barrier between the diaper and the skin.

Sunscreen. It is important to get kids in the habit of wearing sunscreen when they are young because it prevents skin cancer and premature aging of the skin.

Ice bags. Ice is very good to help with the itch associated with many childhood rashes, including bug bites, we recommend putting the ice in a zippered plastic bag. But always check with your doctor if the rash is spreading or is accompanied by a fever.

Fragrance-free laundry detergent. For sensitive skin irritated by fragrances and chemicals, using a laundry detergent that is fragrance-free may help.

Gentle soap. To reduce the risk of skin problems, children should use a soap that is fragrance-free and does not contain irritating ingredients. If choosing a handmade option, ensure it has been well formulated by an experienced chemist.

Hydrocortisone cream. Overthe-counter hydrocortisone cream can be used for inflammatory skin conditions.

But check with your child's physician to make sure it is safe to use, since it can make certain skin conditions worse.

Relief doesn't have to be expensive. These easy and inexpensive remedies usually will work to soothe your child’s skin and keep their skin healthy.

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23rd March 2020

Issue No.1

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Newspaper For Kids There is nothing more magical than a child’s imagination. It’s delightful, limitless, and incredibly precious.

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In this issue we talk about the importance of handwashing using soap and water to kill germs. We’ve teamed up with Soap4Life Initiative, our sister project that promote the importance of handwashing using soap and clean water to kill germs.

We’ll also take a look at some of the important issues surrounding personal hygiene and discover why a clean child is a happy child. Good hygiene habits start early, teaching kids to have a healthy hygiene routine when they are young can create habits that last throughout their lives.

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continued from front page Best habits and tips to keep your child healthy.

It is important to maintain hygiene when eating, serving or preparing food to prevent bacteria from spreading from one person to another. Tell your children the importance of food hygiene.

W h y I s Fo o d H y g i e n e Important?

When bacteria gets into the body, it results in illnesses like food poisoning, gastroenteritis, skin allergies, diarrhea, and other bacterial infections that can leave you weak and tired.

Some of these conditions can even be fatal in kids.

When you are teaching your kids about food hygiene, start with the basics – talk to them about germs and bacteria. Explain to them how quickly bacteria can spread from their hands to the food and into their bodies. Use practical ways.

Here are a few food hygiene habits that you should inculcate in your child.

Kids should clean their hands thoroughly before holding a slice of bread, a piece of fruit or candy, or handling food with a spoon to eat or serve, or holding a plate or bowl of food. Here are some hand-wash rules you can implement for your children: ✴ Always wash hands with soap and clean water before touching or handling food.

✴ ✴ It is all the more important to wash hands before eating if they have been to the toilet or were playing outside. ✴ Clean hands thoroughly so that there are no traces of soap left. Use fresh water to clear the soap completely. ✴ Wa s h y o u r h a n d s frequently when helping in the kitchen, as vegetables, raw meat and others may be carrying bacteria before they are cooked. ✴ Wash your hands after eating food. ✴ Always use a clean cloth to wipe your hands and mouth.

Storing Food Good food hygiene also involves storing food in a healthy and clean way. Kids should be taught to keep their eating area clean and also store food properly. ✴ Teach them about the foods that should be stored in the fridge and those that can stay out. ✴ Never leave food uncovered, especially if you are not using it at a given time. ✴ Always put the lid back on the milk cartons, cheese containers, and jam tins before storing them. ✴ When storing raw meats, wrap them in foil to prevent blood from dripping and contaminating other foods. Always store raw meats at the bottom.

Hygiene When Cooking Food Your children may not cook like you do. But if they do help you in the kitchen, here are a few hygiene rules they should follow. ✴ Wear clean aprons and tie the hair back, or better wear a chef’s hat, before entering the kitchen. Roll your sleeves up to avoid soiling them with stains or grease. ✴ Do not sneeze or cough over the food. Always turn away from the food when you have to cough or sneeze. If you have the flu, do not enter the kitchen. ✴ Once you wash your hands, do not touch your hair or pick your nose. If you do, wash your hands again before touching anything. ✴ Av o i d h e l p i n g w i t h cooking or touching ingredients if there are any cuts on your hands. ✴ 2. Hand Hygiene For Kids Hand hygiene is the most important thing you must teach your children.

Research has proven that washing of hands frequently can decrease deaths associated with diarrhea by almost 50% Start with washing hands, the simplest way to prevent diseases. Teach your children how to wash hands – give them a practical on how they must wash their hands thoroughly, and not just wet them under water.

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Wet your hands with clean water. Apply soap and rub your hands together to lather up for about 20 -30 seconds.

Clean in between fingers, under the nails and up to the wrists. Wash away the soap completely with clean water Teach them to keep their hands clean at all times – children may get carried away in play or activities they indulge in, and use their dirty hands to eat, wipe their face or eyes, which could result in bacterial infections.

Make a habit of washing hands before touching or eating food and after: ✴ using the toilet ✴ being outside, riding a bike, playing in the sand, etc ✴ cleaning the house ✴ cleaning their nose, sneezing or coughing ✴ touching an animal, especially after they pet an animal or touch an insect ✴ visiting a sick friend or relative, or returning from a hospital Hand-washing is a simple activity that takes just a few seconds of your time. But it is a highly effective way to keep germs and infections away.

3 . S l e e p H y g i e n e Fo r Children Sleep hygiene is about developing a set of habits or a routine that helps your children get a good night’s sleep. Sleep is a critical process that our body needs to restore and revive its cells.

It is also a time when the mind works on creating memories and recording experiences that determine a p e r s o n ’s m o o d s a n d behaviour.

Sleep hygiene aims at creating an awake-resting pattern in kids, which enables them to stay active and alert during the day and sleep well at night. Help your children build these sleep hygiene habits to ensure that they get enough rest every day. Children should sleep for at least 10 hours every day. ✴ Help your kids build a sleep routine that allows them to sleep only at night. Prevent them from napping at odd hours as that affects their awakesleep patterns. ✴Use the bed only for sleeping. Children tend to do more than just sleep on the bed.

From doing their homework to eating a snack and watching TV, they do a lot of t h i n g s sitting or sleeping in their bed.

✴ That must be avoided. The only thing they should want to do when they get into bed is sleep. ✴ Create a soothing and relaxing environment in their bedroom. Blinking night lights, screen lights from gaming devices or mobiles and light from the TV can prevent kids from falling asleep quickly.

Keep away electronic gadgets and any fun or distracting toys that can disturb your kid’s sleep.

Also keep away any noisy alarm clocks that may be upsetting your child’s sleeping patterns.

If we take time to make a significant contribution to teaching our kids and students personal hygiene practices it will last forever. Always ensure soap and a clean running supply of water is provided at all hand sinks for proper hand washing.

It is essential that the entire community embrace the practices of proper hand washing and support the child’s practice through observation and repetition.

Activity 1. Discuss with your child when we should wash our hands 2. Discuss why hand washing is so important 3. Discuss what items they will need to wash their hands Page 8

 

Help your kids wash their hands with soap and water for 20 seconds

Activity Have your child design a tissue box or paper towel display that reminds people to wash their hands. Why should people wash their hands? When should people wash their hands? How should people wash their hands? These are questions that can be addressed in their designs. Submit completed project along with photos to projects@kidslifenews.com

Learning objective: To demonstrate how germs are easily spread Learning activity: Glitter works well to represent how germs are spread from one person to the next because it sticks to the hands.

1. Allow child to rub in a small amount of hand lotion and sprinkle a generous amount of glitter on the hands using a container to catch the excess.

2. Use different colours of glitter on others in the home or classroom to represent different types of germs.

3. Allow everyone to mingle and shake hands with others for a few minutes. Discuss why they now have several different colours of glitter on their hands.

REWARD STARS Every time your kids wash their hands, give them a star sticker to stick on that day.

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Garden chores for kids by age. 

ADRIAN ANDERSON

As long as there have been farm kids, there have been chores for farm kids. The kids can be a big help, and chores provide a healthy work ethic, teach responsibility, and give them a sense of purpose.

Unfortunately, there are risks involved (as with any other job) so always practice safety first and choose age appropriate jobs to give the kids. If you can’t supervise them yourself, give an elder child the responsibility of supervising.

A part of making the homestead life a success is learning to help mom and dad in the garden and around the home.

Let your parent know you would like to take part in maintaining the farm or home garden. It will teach you many things like: responsibility, time management, useful skills, pride, and many other valuable lessons.

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Ages 2-4

1.Allow them to follow you around the garden or farm and observe what you do. Explain why you do what.

2. Allow them to help gather the eggs with supervision.

3. Help pull a few weeds in the garden or harvest veggies, etc. with proper supervision.

4. Try their hand at milking a goat with supervision whenever they have the desire to do so and it is indeed milking time.

Again, I don't push them to pick a lot of veggies. When they are bored or tired of it, they can quit.

5. They are welcome to milk a goat if they want to, but the child or adult responsible for the animal needs to be present.

6. Help clean out stalls, coop or barn. They should be there to help at least for a little while.

1. Have a more responsible role in gathering eggs with an older child who is still in charge of this chore.

1. Feed and water horses. Put in stalls if needed.

2. Help cut grass for animals.

At this age span, you can give them sole responsibilities.

3. Have a more prominent role in garden maintenance.

1. Responsible for milking one animal. Around eight or nine years of age, most kids are responsible enough to handle this on their own. (If not, be there to supervise).

4. Help younger siblings if needed and guide and direct them with chores that they have passed down.

2. Feed and water all dogs.

2. Given a tiny portion of the garden to weed. They should have a good idea of what a weed looks like, but it is important to give them a veggie identification lesson every time they weed.

3. Full chicken care: Feed and water the chickens and gather eggs.

3. Allowed to plant along side of parent. I just let them plant until they get tired of it.

When they plant something, they appreciate it more.

5. More veggie garden responsibility such as weeding certain rows, planting and harvesting with supervision.

Also, at this age they should be able to identify most bad bugs and understand how to dispose of them.

4. Harvest time is important for young children. They need to be involved in picking produce, digging cassava, yams etc. so that they know there is a reward for their hard work.

These chores are added on top of the chores for the 8-10 year olds. Although we do not make them do all of the above chores in addition to the ones listed below, sometimes we change things up to give everyone a break from doing the same thing over and over again.

Ages 8-10

Ages 5-7 Observation is still key here along with hands-on learning.

Ages 11-13

4. Full chick care: Feed and water chicks and clean out bedding in the box.

6. Help clean out farm other animals abode.

5. Assist with security of the property; tighten field fence etc.

6. Help with beekeeping (if they are interested) Ages 14 and above At this age, we can teach them how to be a responsible leader with good communications skills! The skills below can added to any above.

1. Feed and water meat chicks and move chicken tractor.

2. Feed and water other animals the family may have like pigs, sheep, donkey’s etc.

Remember, it’s all about being responsible at this age let them know they can suggest

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ideas that can facilitate a

better flow in the garden or farmstead.

3. Fully capable of cutting grass for animals that need it .

Also, at this age, they are strong enough to unload grain and put in the grain holders.

Milky days!

It’s chore time, help Ria get through the maze to milk Betsy the cow.

4. Overseer of general farm maintenance.

Please Note.

This is just a guideline.

Obviously some kids can do more in each age category and some kids won’t be able to do everything in their age category.

Every child is different. You know your child and you know what’s best!

Know your children’s abilities before introducing them to animals. They are only ready if they can listen carefully and follow directions.

Teach children how to approach an animal slowly, calmly and quietly.

Show kids how to safely handle small and large animals before allowing them to complete advanced tasks. Teach kids how to recognize an angry animal and what to do if an animal feels threatened.

Do not permit kids to be around mothers who are still feeding their babies, adult males, or ill animals. These animals can be protective, aggressive, and less predictable, making them more dangerous to kids.

It is important to wash hands with warm water and soap after touching, feeding, or cleaning animals.

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Forget the store-bought doughs. Learn how to make your own DIY natural play dough scented with essential oils. my liking over the years.

Who doesn’t love playdough! At times, I am one of those moms that gets into play dough way more than my kids do. There is something so enjoyable about sculpting and twisting

dough into shapes. It must be the creativity in me. None the less, there are tons of recipes online for play dough but I love this one in particular, as I have tweaked it to

Ingredients: 1 Cup flour 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 Cup water 1/2 Cup cooking salt 1 Tbsp. cream of tartar Food Coloring {red/blue} Lavender Essential Oil

Steps: 1. Place all ingredients in a pot and whisk them together.

2. Add about 2 drops of red and blue food coloring, each.

3. Heat on med/high until mixture clumps together (this happens very quickly).

4. Stir the mixture the entire time to prevent sticking. It will begin to pull away from the sides of the pot.

A bonus is adding essential oils to your play dough, it makes it smell remarkable, with all the added benefits of essential oils.

I used lavender oil in this recipe for the calming,

5. Once it clumps nicely, place on wax paper to cool.

6. AFTER your dough has cooled, add 5-6 drops of pure Lavender oil.

7. It’s time to play and enjoy.

If you want to make a bunch of different colors and flavors of dough from one batch, you can do it, but it is a bit messier and a bit more work! Just make the dough as mentioned above, but hold the oil and food coloring until the end.

Once you stir in the hot water and knead the dough, split it into your desired number of colors/flavors.

soothing, balancing properties, and it’s just so aromatic that you can’t help but smile when you smell it!

This is a great play-dough to soothe your child, calm him down, or even relax him before bedtime.

on the amount of dough you are working with) and continuing to knead until it is spread throughout. Then repeat this step with the food coloring by flattening adding and then kneading the dough (expect rainbow hands) until the color is evenly distributed.

Place your home made playdough in jars or zip lock bags and refrigerate.

Can keep up to one month once placed in the refrigerator after each use.

Take each piece and first add the oil in by flattening into a disc and adding a couple of drops (depending

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Scrub Squad Remember the last time you had a cold or the flu It was pretty miserable.

You sneezed, coughed and had no energy. But there’s an easy way to avoid getting the flu again: Just join little farmers Scrub Squad.

Sing Along!

Wash, Wash, Wash Your Hands (Sing to the tune of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat") Wash, wash, wash my hands, Make them nice and clean. Rub the bottoms, and the tops, And fingers in between. (repeat)

Did you know - Doctors all around world agree that the best way to avoid getting sick and spreading germs is to wash our hands?

Wash your hands before eating, after using the bathroom, when you come inside from playing. when you’re finished in the garden and especially after using compost always remember to wash your hands.

Join our Kids Life Scrub Squad.

It’s easy to join: You join automatically every time you wash your hands!

How many bubbles can you find on this page?

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WRITE ON! Someone put too much detergent in the washing machine, and now your town is getting covered in soapsuds!

Write a news article describing the scene. Send your completed story to project@kidslifenews.com

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Find the

germs

Colour the objects where germs can live and circle the objects that can help get rid of germs.

How many germs can you find on this page?

Colour, when you find them.

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ScrubSquad 5 step plan

1.

Rub your hands together under warm running water. Make sure to get wet up to your wrists.

a generous amount 2. Use Liquid soap, powdered

of soap. soap or

bar soap are all great.

3.

SCRUB: Rub the palms, back of your hands, wrists, under your nails and between your fingers for at least 20 seconds.

Can’t wash your hands?

Use an alcoholbased hand sanitizer.

Put 1-2 pumps onto palm

4.

Rinse your hands to get rid of the soap (and dirt and germs).

Spread on finger tips, between fingers, back of hands, base of thumbs and around your wrist.

5.

Air dry your hands or use a clean towel, either cloth or paper.

Rub hands 15-20 seconds, or until hands are dried.

Try writing your own hand washing song. Choose a well-known children's song, and write new words that can teach other children how to wash their hands. Email your hand washing song to us and we just may publish it! projects@kidslifenews.com Page 20

PUZZLER When should you wash your hands?

1. After taking out the ABRGAEG ————————————————————2. After blowing your

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3. After playing with

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4. After using garden.

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5. After cleaning out pets 6. When they look

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Fill in the missing words.

Hand Sanitizer vs Soap & Water

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Answers: 1. Garbage 2. Nose .3 Animals 4.Compost 5. Cages 6. Dirty

Scrubbing the news!

Did you know using hand sanitizer shouldn’t be a ……………………………….. for washing your hands with ………………… and water.

While sanitizer does kill …………………. and ………………….., it doesn’t do a very good job of getting rid of visible …………. and grime but it’s better to use than nothing at all.

Select three paragraphs in any newspaper article.

Can you scrub away some of the words to make shorter sentences without losing important details?

Try it out and let us know how the experience was for you.

Jokes on us!

What type of entertainment do bubbles like best?

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Answer: soap operas and pop songs

 

Let’s make a puzzle!

Ask an adult for help. Stick photos of each animal on cardboard, using a scissors clip puzzle pieces along the lines. Send us a photo of your completed puzzle!

Farm Babies Draw a line between the parent and the baby.

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Teaching young kids about hand washing Helping children to understand why washing our hands is essential is as important as teaching them the proper technique for cleaning them properly. And often, when children understand the why, they are more inclined to actually comply with the when and how!

Germs are a pretty abstract concept for kids to understand – while they can see when their hands are dirty they certainly can’t see the microscopic organisms that we call germs.

Finding ways to make this form of abstract learning more hands-on and tangible is very important to learning. Simple science experiments are fun for kids and there are a number of experiments that can help them learn about germs.

While not scientifically directly linked to germs (it’s actually about surface tension), the following simple experiment takes just a few moments and acts as a great demonstration for reinforcing the importance of thorough hand washing. Plus it adds a little magic for kids – the sort of magic that helps to make the message memorable! All you need is a bowl of water, some black pepper and liquid hand wash. Sprinkle the pepper onto the surface of the water. It will float. Tell your child that the pepper represents germs. Dip your hand gently into the water to see what will happen to the pepper.

Nothing happens – just like not much happens when they give their hands a dip under a running tap when washing their hands.

Take your hand out of the water,

dry it and coat it with hand soap.

Now dip your hand again into the water. What happens to the pepper? Magic, right! Discuss with your child what is happening and why.

Explain why handwashing really is our best defense against many kinds of bacteria and viruses that cause infection. Children typically don’t like to take the time to wash their hands, but there are ways you can make it fun using games, songs and teaching them about the germs.

Young children, toddlers and preschoolers, learn through their senses: touching, seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling. Because germs can’t be seen, felt, tasted, or heard, making them tangible through play is a great way to teach the importance of proper handwashing.

• Singing handwashing songs • Drawing and coloring • Building and crafts •Telling stories—read books about washing and germs.

Help them wash their hands: 1. Supervise their handwashing after they use the toilet and before they eat.

2. Let them see you wash your hands throughout the day and wash your hands with them.

3. Put handwashing reminders at their eye level.

4. Every time they wash their hands, reward them until it is a habit.

5. Keep a stool by the sink so that they can reach easily.

ACTIVITY IDEA 2: EVERYTHING YOU TOUCH You need: White paper, crayons, and tape.

1. Have children draw and color pictures of small germs on paper.

2. H a v e c h i l d r e n t a p e t h e pictures around the room on everything they touch over a 1/2 hour period.

3. Look around at the room at the end of that time and talk about how they themselves pick-up and spread germs like these to all of these things.

ACTIVITY IDEA 3 COVER YOUR SNEEZE (refer to below photo) Using cardboard or a paper plate, have your child draw and colour a face. Glue on a clean, crumpled paper towel and using your child’s hand as a template cut out paper hands from excess cardboard.

Glue these paper hands over paper towel. Explain how germs are transmitted when we cough and sneeze and why covering our nose and mouth is important.

Send us the completed DIY and we just may publish yours!

DIY Project Cover your cough, cover your sneeze.

This is the way we stay healthy, please.

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Help the farmer get to his chick

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Undercover Germs Look at all the places germs can hide on your hands!

Colour the germs on Anna’s hand then help her get through the maze to wash them off.

How many bubbles can you find on this page?

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Talking with children about Coronavirus LEIGH LÓPEZ

As public conversations around coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increase, children may worry about themselves, their family, and friends getting ill with COVID-19. Parents, family members, school staff, and other trusted adults can play an important role in helping children make sense of what they hear in a way that is honest, accurate, and minimizes anxiety or fear. We’ve created guidance to help adults have conversations with children about COVID-19 and ways they can avoid getting and spreading the disease.

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Whether it’s grocery carts piled high with emergency supplies or hearing constant chatter from parents about spreading germs, our kids are hearing about the coronavirus (COVID-19). With minute-by-minute updates, it comes as no surprise that this flood of information is causing a lot of anxiety and worry in us, as well as our kids.

severe. Also, stress the importance of practicing good hygiene and why they need to staying home from school or sports at this time.

If you’re struggling with how to talk to your kids about the coronavirus, you’re not alone. We need to talk to our children in a way that they will understand, while also easing their anxiety about COVID-19. The best way is to keep the information ageAppropriate.

✴ Allow your child to tell you what he/she knows already.

Be empathetic.

Younger children may need physical proximity while you talk to them. Consider holding their hand or sitting, so they are eye level with you.

How you discuss it will differ depending on the age of the child, but here’s how we started the discussion with our younger kids. “We saw a person wearing a mask, and I explained that some people that are sick are wearing masks so that the germs don’t spread when they cough or sneeze."

"We talked about how to cough and sneeze like a 'dracula' into the crook of your elbow, and that hand-washing helps wash away the germs. We also talked about how important it was for them to tell us if they wasn’t feeling well.”

For older children, the best approach is to talk about the fact that COVID-19 causes many of the same symptoms as the flu, but that in some people (mainly the elderly) it can get much more

✴ The only way this can be effectively done is easing your own anxiety first. ✴ Then have the conversation promptly.

✴ Provide fact-based information and encourage good hygiene.

Teach children everyday actions to reduce the spread of germs.

Remind children to stay away from people who are coughing or sneezing or sick.

Remind them to cough or sneeze into a tissue or their elbow, then throw the tissue into the trash.

Discuss any new actions that may be taken at home to help protect the entire family. (e.g., increased handwashing, cancellation of events or activities) Get children into a handwashing habit. Teach them to wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing their nose, coughing, or sneezing; going to the bathroom; and before eating or preparing food.

If soap and water are not available, teach them to use hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer should contain at least 70% alcohol. Supervise young children when they use hand sanitizer to prevent ingesting.

Expert Tip For elementary-aged children, try to reinforce the practice of

washing hands with soap and water while singing 'Happy Birthday' twice, not touching your face, and coughing and sneezing into the crook of your elbow.

Be Aware Many kids struggle with expressing their fear and concerns verbally. This can often lead to changes in behavior.

Depending on your child’s age, they may or may not have the communication skills to say how they are feeling, but most children and teens show their worries through their behaviour.

Signs of stress and anxiety to look for include problems sleeping, headaches, stomach aches.

So be sure to be present and engaged and try to understand what your child is telling you. Are they expressing anger and frustration too easily? Or maybe they are withdrawing? Those behavioural signs give clear indicators of how your child is feeling, and they should be your alert that they need better support.

Fa c t s a b o u t C O V I D - 1 9 f o r discussions with children What is COVID-19?

COVID-19 is the short name for “coronavirus disease 2019.” It is a new virus. Doctors and scientists are still learning about it.

Recently, this virus has made a lot of people sick. Scientists and doctors think that most people will be ok, especially kids, but some people might get pretty sick.

Doctors and health experts are working hard to help people stay healthy.

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Have fun colouring then send us your completed art work.

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How does covid-19 make us sick?

The most common symptoms of covid-19 include fever, cough and/or shortness of breath. A person might develop one or more of these symptoms in as few as two days after being exposed to the virus, but they may also not feel sick for up to two weeks after contact.

Scientists say most people who get the virus should be able to fight it as they might a bad case of the common flu, however some people will have a harder time than others.

Elderly people seem to be especially vulnerable, as are those with other conditions such as heart disease, lung disease or diabetes. Some people who have the virus won’t even realize it, but in the worst cases, covid-19 can result in death. Fortunately, death is extremely unlikely to happen in infected children and teenagers.

Can covid-19 be stopped?

There are many scientists around the world working to develop a vaccine that could be used to stop the spread of this coronavirus for good. However, it will take time to develop that vaccine, and there are measures communities and families can adopt in the meantime to help slow the virus’s spread.

The Covid-19 crisis has come upon us really quickly. With schools off and families in selfisolation, our lives have changed and become much more restrictive. It is understandable that children are confused and unsure about what is happening. All they initially might see are new rules that are restricting them.

But one of the positives is how

society has come together in a collective effort to defeat the virus. Once people understand how important social distancing is to stop the spread and to protect the vulnerable, they collectively agree to serious restrictions on their personal freedoms.

The country has acquiesced to the closing of bars and so many other businesses but the key is everyone knows what has to be done. Young children are no different than adults in this regard. Once they understand why something needs to done and once you explain the positive reason to help others, you will be surprised at how motivated they might become For example, to explain to your six-year-old on why she can’t visit Nana you might say: “There is a virus, called Covid19, that makes some people, especially the elderly very sick. Children can carry Covid19 but not know they have it. So we can’t visit Nana in case we give her the virus. The good news is that we can talk to her and see her on the phone. She misses you very much and loves when you show her pictures or when you read your books together over the phone at bedtime”.

The key is to

show children how they are helping others by their actions.

You are showing how your child can protect Nana and also be kind to her by keeping in touch.

Parents are often worried that difficult facts might scare children. In reality, it is how things are explained rather than the facts that scare children the most. Think of the different messages you have received about Covid and how these have made you feelAnxious, vague, inconsistent and confusing reporting creates anxious parents. When talking to your children, speak clearly, remain calm and be concise, think through what you want to say so you can be calm and clear about what they have to do.

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How Can You Help

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As a homeschool mom of three, Brittany Charles knows a thing or two about keeping her little ones focused.

For parents whose children are home with instructional continuity due to school closures, she has some words of wisdom.

Kids Out of School Amid Covid-19 Crisis? This Homeschool Mom Has Some Advice.

1. Don’t panic “Your children are way more flexible than you think. They will adjust way more quickly then you will and if you remain calm and excited they will too.”

2. Keep it simple “Don’t try to do every activity, everyday, all day. For younger kids,

arrange an indoor activity or two, along with an outdoor activity or two. For older kids, let them take the lead (with a little bit of your guidance) and make suggestions on activities they’d like to do.”

3. Take breaks “Use outside, music, dancing, stretching, and physical activity as breaks. You don’t need to keep your child sitting at a table or desk for 6 hours straight. Take lessons in 20 minute increments and allow play and physical activities in between.”

4. Use nature, life skills, and everyday surroundings as learning tools “Your child (and you) can learn so much from the world around you.

Pay attention to all the things blooming and nesting and living in your yard. Research what you find, start with Google, copy what you read for handwriting and spelling, paint that gorgeous tree in bloom for art. Teach your child to bake a cake, there is a ton of math and science in baking.”

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5. Go down the rabbit hole “Now is a great time to let your child learn what they want. When you are out exploring and you come across a pretty rock, and your child asks, “Where do rocks come from?” go with it! Research it and keep going

until they are satisfied. If that leads to an entire mineral study, your child will be so excited to learn what they have questions about.”

6. Read books “You can never read too many books. Read together. Read a l o n e q u i e t l y.

Read aloud over tea and snacks.

Re a d o u t s i d e .

R e a d everywhere.”

7. Have fun “This is not a time to try to be y o u r c h i l d ’s ( a m a z i n g ) teacher from school. Don’t stress about teaching your child for the first time, focus on having fun, learning with what you have and enjoying the time getting to know your child’s interests and learning style.”

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Essential Oil Perfume Body Oil Blends 

Creating your own body oils can take a bit of experimentation. The scents you like may change over time. The scents in DIY perfume are lighter wearing than traditional perfume. So you might need to apply it more often.

LEIGH LĂ“PEZ

Perfume is a liquid that gives people, things and rooms a good smell. It is made of oils which give off scent to the surrounding air.

The odoriferous compounds that make up a perfume can be manufactured synthetically or extracted from plant or animal sources.

Perfumes were used in the earliest human civilizations. Modern perfumery began in the late 19th century with the commercial synthesis of aroma compounds such as vanillin or coumarin.

The artificial compounds gave a wider ranger of scents than natural materials.

Perfume smells more when temperature is warmer.

So people put it on the neck, wrist and back of the knee, because these parts are warmer. Eau de Cologne is a type of perfume which can be splashed on the body. It is not so concentrated as the usual perfumes.

Today, most common essential oils, such as lavender, peppermint, and eucalyptus, are distilled. Raw plant material, the flowers, leaves, wood, bark, roots, seeds, or peel, is put into a distillation apparatus over water. As the water is heated, the steam passes through the plant material collecting the scents. The steam flow through a coil, where it is condensing back to liquid, which is then collected.

The word perfume used today derives from the Latin per fumum, meaning "through smoke."

Perfumery, or the art of making perfumes, began in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt and was further refined by the Romans and Persians.

The world's first recorded chemist is considered to be a woman named Tapputi, a perfume maker who was mentioned in a cuneiform tablet from the 2nd millennium BC in Mesopotamia. She distilled flowers, oil, and calamus with other aromatics then filtered and put them back in the still several times.

In 2005, archaeologists uncovered what are believed to be the world's oldest perfumes in Pyrgos, Cyprus.

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Perfumes date back more than 4,000 years. The perfumes were discovered in an ancient perfumery. At least 60 stills, mixing bowls, funnels and perfume bottles were found in the 43,000s q u a r e - f o o t ( 4 , 0 0 0 m 2 ) factory. In ancient times people used herbs and spices, l i k e a l m o n d , c o r i a n d e r, myrtle, conifer resin, bergamot, as well as flowers.

The Arabian alchemist, AlKindi (Alkindus), wrote in the 9th century a book on perfumes which contained more than a hundred recipes for fragrant oils and medical s u b s t a n c e s . T h e Pe r s i a n chemist Avicenna introduced the process of extracting oils from flowers by means of distillation, the procedure most commonly used today.

He first experimented with the rose. Until his discovery, liquid perfumes were mixtures of oil and crushed herbs or petals, which made a strong scent. Rose water was more delicate, and immediately became popular.

The art of perfumery was known in western Europe since the 13th or 14th centuries. By the 18th century, aromatic plants were grown in France, Sicily, and Italy.

Today most DIY enthusiasts enjoy blending their own perfume using essential oils.

Mot only are essential oils gloriously fragrant, but they also impart various health and wellness benefits from

reducing stress and regulating hormones to fighting bacteria.

For this reason, they’re a staple in every natural medicine cabinet, cleaning supplies cupboard, and beauty bag. What would we do without them!?

If you’re a DIY enthusiast like myself, and pretend to be a b u d d i n g p e r f u m i e r (italicized to denote that it should be read in your thickest French accent!), I’m sure you’ll want to compose your own scent of a combination of top, middle, and base notes.

Top notes are the scents we first pick up when smelling a fragrance. They introduce the perfume and are uplifting, refreshing, and light. Middle notes are more full-bodied and complex, and balance the top and bottom notes. Base notes are very dense and strong. Notes in either three groups may also be used as fixatives.

Add your essential oils to the bottle. For everyday use, use a max of 30-40 drops in a 30 ml container. After you’ve drizzled the oils in, swirl the bottle to combine them. Then fill the rest of the bottle with fractionated coconut oil.

Replace cap and swirl again.

Rub over entire body or apply to your pulse points to enjoy.

Reapply throughout the day to experience again. Shake the bottle before each use.

Here are some of my fave options for body oil combinations.

Sweet Citrus Body Oil 15 drops sweet orange 8 drops bergamot 4 drops jasmine 4 drops vanilla Rose Garden Body Oil 16 drops patchouli 12 drops rose 10 drops bergamot Jasmine Fields Body Oil 12 drops jasmine 9 drops patchouli 9 drops sweet orange Citrus Grove Body Oil 15 drops lemon 10 drops sweet orange 8 drops rosemary Earth Goddess Body Oil 13 drops patchouli 3 drops 1 drop vetiver 4-5 drops cedarwood Island Spice Body Oil 10 drops patchouli 10 drops nutmeg 5 drops cassia 5 drops vanilla Tropical Passion Body Oil 15 drops lime 10 drops bergamot 9 drops tangerine 4 drops ginger Staycation Body Oil 10 drops vanilla 8 drops lavender 8 drops grapefruit 4 drops yang ylang

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Another type of perfume

children will love to make is solid perfumes. Solid Perfume is very easy to make and handy to carry with you. This solid perfume recipe will be your new favorite!

I like using essential oils in solid perfume as they give a pleasing, natural fragrance, but they’re also concentrated enough to work well.

The trick here is using enough essential oil that you can smell it, but not so much that you’re irritating the skin. Then there are also certain oils, like bergamot and lime, that smell fabulous, but can also cause photosensitivity. Contrary to what you’ve probably heard, not all citrus oils are phototoxic, which is why I’ve included sweet orange in one of these recipes.

Easy Solid Perfume Idea:

mixture into the jar over the essential oils, then give it a little stir with a a toothpick or clean butter knife. Place the jar somewhere where it will sit undisturbed for a at least an hour for it to solidify. And voilà! You have yourself an allnatural homemade perfume.

Elegant Solid Perfume Blend Idea: 4 drops Bergamot Essential Oil 4 drops Neroli Essential Oil 6 drops Lavender Essential Oil 1 drop Patchouli Essential Oil 5 drops Benzoin Essential Oil I can guarantee you’ll love the beautiful scent and the impressive health benefits of s w i t c h i n g fr om s y n t h e t i c fragrance to an essential oil perfume.

Other tips would be to keep your perfume out of the heat – Direct sunlight and heat can cause top notes in your DIY perfume to break down quickly, even when it’s in the bottle. Store your perfume in a dark cupboard – and if it’s a particularly hot day, pop it in the refrigerator for a while.

But the one thing you might notice and wish you could c h a n g e i s t h e l o n g e v i t y.

A d m i t t e d l y, s y n t h e t i c perfumes do tend to last longer, but that’s because

Moisturize first – Get in the habit of using a fragrancefree, oil-based moisturizer on your skin before applying your essential oil perfume. If you’re in a rush, just apply a small amount where you’ll apply the perfume. Dry skin doesn’t hold a scent well, but moisturized skin has the potential to hold it for 30% longer.

they’re, well… synthetic!

Synthetic perfumes are filled with chemicals and

Avoid rubbing – It feels natural to first spritz and then rub your wrists together – but stop right there! Rubbing can actually encourage the top note to evaporate quicker, leading to a lower longevity.

Just spray and give the scent time to settle into your skin. And that’s it for my guide to DIY essential oil perfume!

Natural perfumes are so beautiful, surprisingly easy to make, and way better for your health – give them a go and I can guarantee they’ll win you over in no time!

Items needed 2 tsp grated local beeswax 4 tsp fractionated coconut oil 50 drops essential oils of choice.

1 oz glass jar or metal tin or other suitable container of choice. wooden stirrer/ butter knife/ or utensil of choice that can easily stir the mixture.

Directions: Drop your essential oils of choice into the jar and set aside. In a double boiler (or makeshift double boiler using a heat-resistant measuring cup or bowl), melt the beeswax.

After the wax has melted, add the coconut oil. Pour the

toxins which are designed to help the fragrance stick to the skin. And okay, that’s great and all – but if you’re interested in using a more natural perfume you would have to re-apply a few times through-out the day.

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With melt and pour soap making, you can easily create a customized soap that’s perfect for you. For this recipe we will use

soaps is an alphahydroxy acid (AHA). I always talk a lot about the benefits of AHA’s in terms of

Easy Homemade Melt and Pour Soap Soapmakers Paradise luxurious Goats Milk soap base. Goat milk holds a lot of nutrients and it is for this reason that people love using goats milk in skin care formulations.Goats Milk has a pH similar to that of human skin, making it easy for your skin to absorb all the goodness. It has high levels of niacin (vitamin b3), fatty acids and triglycerides which are all super moisturizing and nourishing. Goat milk is loaded with vitamins like B2, B6, B12 and A (arguably one of the best vitamins for your skin), as well as minerals like selenium.

The lactic acid present in goat milk as well as other milk-based

example, the essential fatty acids and triglycerides in goat milk will nourish dry skin and keep it that way while niacin is an excellent moisturizer that works to heal the lipid barrier, so the skin is balanced and able to repair itself.

their ability to exfoliate and regenerate the skin, brighten skin tone as well as regulate sebum production.

Goat milk is particularly beneficial for skin concerns like dry skin, eczema, psoriasis and keratosis pilaris. It’s an affordable and easy treatment for finding relief from these persistent skin conditions.

The ingredients in our goats milk soap base are soothing to the skin and restore your skin’s health in a more holistic way than that of synthetic ingredients. For

MILK CREATES A THIN PROTEIN FILM THAT PROTECTS THE SKIN .

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Eczema is a condition that causes skin to become itchy, red and dry to the point of cracking or developing patches and it can occur on any part of the body. For those with eczema, finding relief is rarely found in the chemical ingredients most often found in many soaps, lotions and shampoos.

Lighter, natural products like goat’s milk soaps are welltolerated by the skin with eczema. Goat milk is easily absorbed into your skin and most eczema sufferers claim that incorporating goat milk products into their skincare routine brought rapid relief.

Not to mention all of the vitamins that work wonders to repair the skin once the dry, rough patches have been brought under control, it’s antioxidant power will also ensure that your skin is protected from damage.

Psoriasis causes dead skin cells to build up on the surface of the skin. It’s a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause grey, itchy patches that crack and bleed on the skin, scalp and nails. The lactic acid in goat milk (that also helps dry skin as well as other

concerns) helps gently exfoliate dead skin cells, in a gentle way.

Just like when treating eczema,

the vitamins and minerals found in goat milk will help repair and restore your skin as it heals.

Otherwise known as chicken skin, keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition caused by a build-up of keratin that blocks the hair follicle. The blockage results in tiny bumps on the arms, thighs, cheeks or buttocks. Using goat milk soap on a daily basis can help smooth unsightly bumps: again the lactic acid gently exfoliates the skin, removing built-up keratin.

TIPS FOR TREATING SKIN CONCERNS WITH GOATS MILK. When treating the above skin concerns consider starting with just unscented goat milk soap (to minimize the chance of negative reaction).

If after one week your skin is responding well to un-scented goats milk soap, you may eventually be able to add fragrance to your DIY soap. When choosing a scent try to opt for pure essential oils.

Although it may be obvious it is always best to test new products on a small area of skin before introducing them on a larger scale. This is especially important for condition-prone skin as it is unique in what it is able to tolerate.

9. 5 drops nutmeg oil essential oil 10.4 drops cassia essential oil 11.1 teaspoon Cinnamon powder 12.1 teaspoon Ginger powder 13.Cinnamon sticks Instructions Place the soap base on a clean cutting board and slice the soap base into small chunks. This will help melt the soap base evenly.

Next, place the chunks in a clean container that is heat-safe for use in a microwave. Heat the soap in short intervals of either 30 seconds or 1 minute at a time to prevent the base from overheating or boiling, stirring gently between intervals. Repeat this heating and stirring process until all the soap has liquified.

No microwave? No problem! Place chopped soap base in a double boiler on low to medium heat and allow to melt. Stirring gently ever so often.

For a two-pound brick of soap, the total melting time will take approximately 5 minutes. The final melted base will likely be more than 80 ᵒC (180 ᵒF) and thus must be handled with extra care.

Let’s begin.

You’ll find everything you need for this project at Soapmakers Paradise.

Remove melted soap from heat source and gently stir in cinnamon powder and ginger powder. When soap starts to form a firm surface, press in one cinnamon stick at the top of each bar. Allow soaps to cool completely.

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This should take 1-2 hours for the soap in the molds to harden enough to be removed. If not, the molds can be placed in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to facilitate the hardening process.

Once un-molded, the soap bars will be ready to use.

2lb Goats Milk Soap base Glass measuring cups Popsicle stick for stirring Scents (optional) Coloring (optional) Molds Double boiler/microwave & microwavable bowl 8. 20 drops sweet orange essential oil

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Washing with soap and water is one of the key public health practices that can significantly slow the rate of covid-19 and limit the number of infections.

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Why is the 1st line of defense soap and water? a sea shell or is antibacterial or not — it is the action of getting stuff off the surface of your skin and down the drain that matters.

Antibacterial soap deals with bacteria.

COVID-19 is not bacteria. It is a virus. Antibacterial soap does not kill the coronavirus it’s about you using friction to scrub it off your hands and wash it down the drain.

People typically think of soap as gentle and soothing, but from the perspective of microorganisms, it is often extremely destructive. A drop of ordinary soap diluted in water is sufficient to rupture and kill many types of bacteria and viruses, including the new coronavirus that is currently circling the globe.

The primary purpose of soap is to clean, while washing with clean water moves stuff off your hands and down the drain. Using a regular bar of soap and water does this effectively. It doesn’t matter if your soap has glitter or smells pretty or is in the shape of

Consumers may think antibacterial soaps are more effective at preventing the spread of germs, but there is no scientific evidence that they are any better than plain soap and water.

Germs stick to the oils and grease on our hands. Water alone won't remove much of the germs on our hands because water and oil don't like each other, so they won't mix. But soap likes both water and oil. That's because soap molecules are a type of surfactant, which means they have one end that's hydrophilic, (water loving) and one end that's oil loving, or hydrophobic.

The hydrophobic ends of the molecules are attracted to dirt and oil. The dirt and oil particles are surrounded by many soap molecules and are held onto by

the hydrophobic ends while the hydrophilic ends stick outward waiting to be rinsed away by water.

These two processes work together to clean surfaces. Let's assume we have a big, oily stain on one of our favorite t-shirts.

Water alone is not enough to remove the stain and get our tshirt clean. That's why we need to incorporate the use of soap.

The soap provides chemical energy. This energy is created by the composition of the soap or detergent and because of the way the ingredients in the soap or detergent interact with the stain on our shirt. You cannot see it with your eyes, but the molecules in the soap or detergent are attracted to the stain and help pull the dirt from the shirt to the wash water.

For the most effective hand washing, you must use soap and you must be thorough. Work up a lather because the friction helps lift dirt and oils from your skin, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). How long you should scrub depends on how dirty your hands are, but most health authorities recommend at least 20 seconds, or as long as it takes to sing the "Happy Birthday" song twice. And don't forget to scrape underneath your fingernails.

Germs love to hide under our nails too!

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What about hand sanitizer?

Hand washing with soap is, by far, the most effective way to keep harmful germs at bay that's why the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommends cleaning hands with soap and water, but if that's not an option, then hand sanitizer is a good second option. Studies have found that hand sanitizers with alcohol concentrations of 70-95% are more effective at killing germs than non-alcohol or low-alcohol sanitizers.

The alcohol kills some bacteria and viruses by breaking down their protective membranes, which makes them fall apart. But it doesn't work for all germs, such as norovirus, Clostridium difficile, which can cause lifethreatening diarrhea, or Cryptosporidium, a parasite that causes a diarrheal disease called cryptosporidiosis. Hand sanitizers also likely don't remove harmful chemicals like pesticides or heavy metals, nor does hand sanitizer work well on super dirty or greasy hands. This is important for people to understand - Soap and water removes germs from the skin and hand sanitizer just reduces the number of germs.

formulations. The following recipes are for DIY (Do It Yourself).

Recipe #1 8oz flip top cap bottle 1 cup of 70% isopropyl alcohol ½ cup of aloe vera gel 10 drops of tea tree essential oil 8 drops peppermint essential oil Method: Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix until combined.

The gel mixture is ready to use once combined well.

Use as you would a regular hand sanitizer Let your hands dry for 20 seconds. Do not dry with a towel.

Recipe #2 3 cups of distilled water 1/2 cup flax seed 1 1/2 tbsp. glycerine 1 cup of rubbing alcohol 6 drops tea tree essential oil 8 drops lavender essential oil

Since many stores are completely out of hand sanitizer, a lot of people have resorted to making their own DIY hand sanitizer. But please note just because you can make your own DIY hand sanitizer, doesn't necessarily mean you should... or that it'll work. These hand sanitizer recipes are not meant to be sold as they are not stable

Allow water to come to a boil then add the flax seed. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes. You want a fairly thick jelly since you will be diluting it with alcohol.

Strain the gel from the flax seed into a clean bowl and whisk for 10 mins while slowly adding your vodka (or rubbing alcohol).

Add the required amount of glycerine and essential oils of your choice.

This flaxseed/alcohol hand sanitizer closely resembles commercial hand sanitizing products in consistency, put in a squeeze or pump bottle.

Always remember it is always best to wash your hands with soap and clean running water.

Recipe #3 Alcohol Free 3 cups water 1/2 cup whole flax seed 2 tbsp. glycerine 1/2 cup of orange vinegar or lemon vinegar.

10 drops orange or lemon essential oil.

Allow water to come to a boil then add the flax seed. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes. You want a fairly thick jelly since you will be diluting it with alcohol.

Strain the gel from the flax seed into a clean bowl and whisk for 10 mins while slowly adding your orange or lemon vinegar.

Add the required amount of glycerine and essential oils of your choice.

This flaxseed/alcohol hand sanitizer closely resembles commercial hand sanitizer without the alcohol scent.

Parents love using this on their kids hands.

Please not that you're better off using soap than trying to make your own hand sanitizer.

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Here are some guidelines to It is also important to note: Germs do not look like the drawings in this issue. So why did we showcase them like t h i s ? We w a n t k i d s t o understand we need to stay clear of them, but not be fearful. We believe the way you introduce germs to kids can affect whether they become overzealous about hygiene. We try not to instill fear, as this can lead to overwashing,

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