This post is courtesy of guest bloggers and parents of 3 kids, Rob and Melinda Babiak of  Look What Mom Found...and Dad Too.

School has been in session for almost two months, and 3 of our five-person family have already been home sick. And I’m sure this situation is playing out for tons of moms and dads across the country.

While I thought my kids would be the first to get sick, I was actually hit first. I instantly blamed the germs that they were bringing home. Germy hands, germy backpacks…and who knows what else! I started disinfecting everything they came in contact with. Doorknobs, railings, fridge doors and even the remote.

Like I said, I wasn’t the only one to get sick. My youngest was next in line. When my kids are sick, I encourage them to be couch potatoes for the day. We catch up on cartoons, watch movies, and I use it as an excuse to get to snuggle up with my kids. I don’t get to do that too much anymore! While I love spending quality time with my kids on a school-day afternoon, I never want them to get sick.

While it seems like germs may run rampant this time of year, there are a few things you can do to help keep your family and home healthier.

• Wash hands frequently! We always used the Twinkle Twinkle Little Star song to demonstrate how long it should take to thoroughly wash hands.


• Get a flu shot! Clorox has teamed up again this year with Families Fighting Flu and Visiting Nurse Associations of America to help bring Say “Boo!” to the Flu vaccination clinics to a town near you. Dress up in your costumes and bring the kids to this Halloween-themed event for flu shots and great tips on how to help keep your family healthier this season.


• Wipe down frequently touched surfaces with Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes. Don’t forget about light switches, sink faucets, door knobs and countertops.

Don’t forget to check out www.SayBoototheFlu.com for flu prevention tips and to find a vaccination event near you.

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