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From the lens Teaching Children About Germs.

What have you done to teach a child how to wash their hands and keep their hands clean?

  • jazziyarbrough May 19, 2012 @ 5:52 pm | delete
    Isn't it amazing how something some simple could prevent illness! I had an ex-boyfriend who would go to the bathroom and do a #1 or #2. He would not wash his hands. I taught my children how serious this was, because I threw him out of my house! He loved to stick his hands in your face rubbing it. How nasty was he? (LOL don't mean to be mean, I'm just telling the truth!)
  • BraesideDisplays May 16, 2012 @ 10:04 am | delete
    Great lens! A lot of good resources here for worried parents. The videos are great for showing to younger kids at school, maybe!
  • TheTravelGal Apr 23, 2012 @ 4:40 am | delete
    Useful lens. Well done, I love the way you put the info.
  • AnimalHouse Apr 13, 2012 @ 3:57 am | delete
    Useful lens. It is important that we know, specially our kids, how to wash hands properly.
  • Top-Songs Mar 31, 2012 @ 9:28 am | delete
    The Glo Germ idea is useful, but I wonder how many little boys would think that its so cool, that they would deliberately get their hands ever more dirty for the fun of it :(
    I love the SquidSoap with the removable Squid toy for Lensmasters - What a great find!
  • AlexiaLynn Mar 25, 2012 @ 7:29 pm | delete
    Absolutely love it! The UV germ idea is brilliant! I will be talking to my sons school about maybe doing a donation jar to supply this to the students!
  • JeanJohnson Mar 15, 2012 @ 6:33 pm | delete
    I like to always make sure my kids wash their hands, especially when they come home from school. Really enjoyed this lens.
  • Pastiche Mar 13, 2012 @ 10:32 am | delete
    SquidSoap - now that's fun! The GloGerm detector is really cool. My grandkids do a pretty good job with handwashing and cough covering. They like to play in the sink so I let that be party of the handwash routine when they're at home.
  • OUTFOXprevention Mar 12, 2012 @ 1:14 am | delete
    We always teach with Glo Germ (fluorescent germ simulation). Kids and adults love to see the simulation germs on their hands and enjoy trying to get rid of them through hand washing. Great lens!
  • jercow75 Mar 9, 2012 @ 2:39 pm | delete
    Wow impressed with the glo germ kit! Nice idea to teach my youngest 2 when they are old enough to understand.
  • Mujjen Feb 20, 2012 @ 5:58 pm | delete
    I spend a lot of money on soap, because my little one loves washing her hands. (and a lot of other things...) I don't say too much, because I am happy she stays clean. Will show her this lens, she'll be happy.
  • Mujjen Feb 20, 2012 @ 5:58 pm | delete
    I spend a lot of money on soap, because my little one loves washing her hands. (and a lot of other things...) I don't say too much, because I am happy she stays clean. Will show her this lens, she'll be happy.
  • LewesDE Feb 17, 2012 @ 1:26 pm | delete
    Great lens. I hope you make more of them!
  • naheedahsan Feb 14, 2012 @ 12:53 am | delete
    Great lens, Thanks for the information
  • CherryTriggerCola Jan 27, 2012 @ 10:21 pm | delete
    This is very informative and it's a good way for parents to remember to by teaching their kids. Great lens! Thanks for sharing.
  • favored1 Jan 18, 2012 @ 2:30 pm | delete
    Teaching kids requires a lot of trips to the bathroom, in which I insist on hand washing. I have seen the Squidsoap inkspot, but cannot seem to find where I can buy it.
  • squidshe Nov 12, 2011 @ 7:23 am | delete
    Wash them for more than a few seconds, I believe it's a full 15 seconds.
  • AnnaleeBlysse Nov 10, 2011 @ 3:45 am | delete
    What's hard is teaching adults!
  • BestToysReviews Nov 4, 2011 @ 10:24 am | delete
    My children love to wash their hands because that means they can play with water :D
  • maurissam Oct 19, 2011 @ 7:47 pm | delete
    Great lens, Thanks for the extra information... I didn't know there was a squidsoap...kool
  • chelseamarsden Oct 11, 2011 @ 9:01 am | delete
    It's good to teach our children about hygiene when they are young. When they start out right, it will benefit them for life.
  • tcorbs Sep 29, 2011 @ 5:35 pm | delete
    My daughter is in Girl Guides and they actually talked and did a demonstration about hand washing where they used a special light to show the girls the germs on your hands even after you've washed them, if you haven't spent enough time doing so. I invite you to visit my lens about water filtration, a great way to go green!
  • sherel57 Aug 25, 2011 @ 7:58 pm | delete
    This squidoo was well written and layed out. The information is very useful. I enjoyed reading it.
  • NAnand Aug 1, 2011 @ 8:57 am | delete
    You can never stress hygene and cleanliness enough. For children and adults. Great lense.
  • Donnette Jul 26, 2011 @ 11:37 am | delete
    This is an amazing lens, thank you so much for the brilliant information!
  • ajgodinho May 31, 2011 @ 10:38 pm | delete
    Wow, this is such an extensive and detailed lens making it a wonderful resource for teaching children (and adults) the important of washing hands.
  • LensSeller May 2, 2011 @ 6:24 am | delete
    What an outstanding lens! This is a must read for parents with young kiddies.
  • lbos114 Apr 30, 2011 @ 12:14 am | delete
    I have my serve safe and just noticed this n took a look... I love it! The Squid stuff was fun wasn't expecting that at all, very clever, enjoyed it much!
  • OrganicMom247 Apr 27, 2011 @ 6:58 pm | delete
    Very nice lens. I like the Ink Applicator. That's a fun way to clean your hands. :)
  • GonnaFly Apr 8, 2011 @ 6:17 am | delete
    What a helpful and educational lens! Lensrolling to my Food Coloring Pages lens.
  • Philippians468 Mar 31, 2011 @ 6:12 pm | delete
    thank you for these marvelous suggestions! can never overemphasize the necessity to teach our children the clean and healthy way of living! cheers
  • masunyoananda Mar 29, 2011 @ 2:07 am | delete
    Really...this is a great lens....love n blessings............
  • tssfacts Nov 8, 2010 @ 7:50 am | delete
    Great article. It brought back memories when I was working in surgery and teaching interns how to scrub. Everyone should read this article and share it with someone else. I really like the squid soap too.
  • JoyfulPamela Sep 29, 2010 @ 6:34 am | delete
    Thank you for this wonderful lens to help our children (and everyone else) healthy! You have fabulous tips! :)
  • nyfamily5 Sep 1, 2010 @ 7:45 pm | delete
    Absolutely love the squid soap and makes washing a game, great for kids.
  • eclecticeducation Apr 1, 2010 @ 5:57 pm | delete
    Very important subject! I have two boys who have OCD so they go from one extreme to another! It can be very frustrating!!! lol!!! The little one especially... one moment he has the worst hygiene and then we get on to him over it and then he is over doing the washing. *sigh* Great lens! Blessed by an Angel.
  • Desilegend Jan 4, 2010 @ 11:48 am | delete
    Great lens! I need to get one squid soap 4 my kid...
  • stargazer00 Nov 20, 2009 @ 3:52 pm | delete
    Great advice here, especially during flu season.
  • motorpurrr Mar 28, 2009 @ 6:38 pm | delete
    Shoot! There's adults that need to learn about germs. Neat squid soap. The hospital I went in last month had a soap dispenser out side of every room. Thanx
  • Child_Health Mar 17, 2009 @ 9:57 pm | delete
    Great lens! You've put together a lot of helpful information here. I'd love for you to visit my lens and say hello when you have the chance.
  • Evelyn_Saenz Aug 18, 2008 @ 12:39 pm | delete
    I love the inkspot on the top of the Squidsoap. It reminds me of the dye used to see if you brushed your teeth well enough. It sounds like lots of fun.

    Thank you for joining Unit Studies: Fun, Active, and Creative Learning where we all wash our hands frequently.
  • CounselMom Aug 16, 2008 @ 2:07 pm | delete
    Oh! I had forgotten all about SquidSoap...I think I need to invest in it. :) Thanks.
  • herbie66 Jun 30, 2008 @ 12:23 am | delete
    Welcome to the 'Pregnancy and Baby' Group
    ( http://www.squidoo.com/groups/pregnancy-baby )
    5 stars for your great lens!
  • Barkely Jun 26, 2008 @ 4:49 pm | delete
    Love the squid soap. Thanks for adding this lens to the Fun For Kids Group.

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