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Let's face it, kids are messy. Lunch boxes and backpacks can get really dirty in short order. Whether it's food accidents from a dropped lunch box or the daily dirt that makes a backpack dingy from ...

Wash your hands! It's a message parents start trying to hammer into their kids from a young age. These days, with the rapid spread of COVID-19, it's more pertinent than ever. The Centers for Disease ...

Maintaining cleanliness in your child’s lunchbox is an important aspect of their health and well-being. Many parents find themselves wondering how often they should wash these containers, especially ...

Keeping children's toys, clothes and other items clean can help your family stay healthy. For parents like Jessica Suruj, maintaining a clean environment for their baby is a priority. Sign up for our ...

My 4-year-old son was never a fan of handwashing, but when the coronavirus outbreak kicked our handwashing into high gear, it revived an old power struggle I thought we'd handled in his toddler years.

Each week, we answer frequently asked questions about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at goatsandsoda@npr.org with the ...

If getting your kids to wash their hands often is proving to be one of the most tedious parts of your day, let Ryder and the pups from PAW Patrol help you out. In a new animated video featuring a ...

Each week, we answer frequently asked questions about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at goatsandsoda@npr.org with the ...