How to have Amazing Kids - Ask Barbara Joy - A Simple and Sensible Guide to Raising Children

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Mrs. Lawson of New York and Mrs. Sanderson of California both recently asked my opinion on how to germ-proof their kids so they won’t get sick so often.

Barbara Joy’s Top 10 washing tips for Kids

1.      After playing with a sick friend or sibling, or handling something a sick
       child has handled.

2.      After using the bathroom. Use a hand towel to turn off the taps and
       open the door.

3.      Before eating any food.

4.      After shaking hands with anyone.

5.      After recess.

6.      After school or daycare.

7.      After playing with animals.

8.      After playing outside.

9.      After blowing the nose or coughing into the hands.

10. Before bedtime.

Remember what Grandma said:- Researchers now agree and encourage the wisdom of grandmothers who would insist their children wash their hands, brush your teeth, eat your vegetables and get a good night’s rest. There is a science behind hygiene and good nutrition and getting enough sleep at night. That reduces infection and there is even evidence that staying warm and dry on cold days may allow the immune system to shake off exposure to cold viruses, so zip that coat and wear your boots.

Barbara Joy, a grandmother herself, advises Parents to start as early as 2 years to ingrain into their children’s brains and make it a good habit to wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands.

If you don’t want your kids to be sick, listen to and take the advice of grandmothers.