For Great American Outdoors Day on August 4, The National Park Service is offering free admission for the day. Now families can enjoy explor...

For Great American Outdoors Day on August 4, The National Park Service is offering free admission for the day. Now families can enjoy exploring their local national parks with OFF!® insect repellent.

To help travelers plan smarter, OFF!® — the #1 most trusted insect repellent brand* — created OFF!Cast Mosquito Forecast, which predicts mosquito behavior and populations.

*Voted most trusted Insect Repellent (for use on body) brand by American shoppers based on the 2024 BrandSpark® American Trust Study”

Mosquito Protection Tips To Enjoy The National Parks

With 37.8 million visitors to the national parks during the month of August last year, OFF!® and the National Park Foundation are teaming up to share insider tips for avoiding mosquitoes and other bugs.

• Wear protective clothing: Choose light-colored, long-sleeved shirts and pants to reduce exposed skin and discourage mosquito bites.
• Plan your activities smartly: Mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk, so plan your hikes and activities in mid-morning or mid-afternoon for more ideal conditions when mosquitoes are less active.
• Use a trusted repellent: Apply an EPA-registered mosquito repellent like OFF!® Deep Woods, which offers long-lasting protection for up to 8 hours (when used as directed) in wooded and high-risk areas. It also repels against mosquitoes that may carry diseases like Zika, Dengue and West Nile virus.

My Other Related Posts

• OFF! Insect Repellent Protects from Biting Bugs
• OFF! Insect Repellent Protects You While Outdoors

OFF!Cast Mosquito Forecast

This guide informs parkgoers on where to expect higher mosquito activity—so they can come prepared with the data backed from OFF!Cast Mosquito Forecast.

Developed by OFF!® and enhanced by the brand’s partnership with The Weather Channel® app, the flagship consumer brand from The Weather Company, OFF!Cast Mosquito Forecast uses entomological research on mosquitoes from SC Johnson’s Center for Insect Science and Family HealthTM, along with real-time weather data – like temperature, humidity and precipitation – to predict daily mosquito activity down to the zip code.

With the right protection from OFF!® repellents, every parkgoer can enjoy a comfortable outdoor experience at the parks, regardless of how many bugs might be present.

National Parks with High Mosquito Visitation

While all parks offer a chance to connect with nature, some may see more mosquito activity than others on Great American Outdoors Day, making protection essential for an adventurous escape.

The following parks are expected to feature higher mosquito activity, so take extra caution (and bring your OFF!® insect repellent when visiting to help stay protected).

• Shenandoah National Park
• Badlands National Park
• Everglades National Park
• Rocky Mountain National Park
• White Sands National Park

National Parks with Low-Medium Mosquito Visitation

Not all parks are expected to be buzzing with mosquitoes on Great American Outdoors Day. Here are locations OFF!Cast expects to feature lower mosquito activity – making them perfect for a scenic and less buggy adventure.

Prevention still remains the best form of protection, so even when mosquito forecasts are low, make sure to make mosquito protection apart of your routine for uninterrupted time outdoors:

• Joshua Tree National Park
• Utah “Mighty Five” National Parks
• Zion, Arches, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands
• Mount Rainier National Park
• Yosemite National Park
• Acadia National Park

OFF! to Adventure Sweepstakes

Want to check all the national parks off your bucket list? Find out how you can get an all-access pass to all the national parks by entering the OFF! to Adventure Sweepstakes.

OFF!® Mosquito & Tick Repellents partnered with the National Park Foundation as an official partner to help make bucket-list adventures more accessible while staying protected from mosquitoes and ticks – through the OFF! to Adventure Sweepstakes.

Now through Aug. 31, five lucky winners will receive a national park essentials prize pack to help turn their park adventure bucket list dreams into reality, which includes the following:

• An America the Beautiful Annual Pass for access to all U.S. national parks
• A $1,000 gift card to cover adventure expenses
• 63 cans of OFF!® Deep Woods® for mosquito and tick protection (one for each of the 63 capital national parks)
• A national park passport book and stamp pack to track visits

Learn more, visit - www.offsweeps.com

As the weather gets warmer, families are looking to enjoy more outdoor activities. To give families protection against biting insects, inclu...

As the weather gets warmer, families are looking to enjoy more outdoor activities. To give families protection against biting insects, including ticks and mosquitoes, OFF!® has a range of insect repellent products.

Note: I received product samples for review purpose. Any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.


OFF!® is on a mission to help adults and kids protect themselves before that first bite from a mosquito or tick with a routine call PREtection.

PREtection is the act of preparing ahead of time to help prevent mosquito and tick bites. The proper PREtection ritual involves applying insect repellent after sunscreen, as a final step in people's skin protection routine.

PREtection focuses on prevention as the best protection against bug bites because insect repellent is most effective when applied before you’re exposed to pests.

As a pioneer in personal insect repellents for over 50 years, OFF!® is proud of the proven effectiveness of their products. The SC Johnson Center for Insect Science™ is one of the world’s largest privately owned entomology research centers, studying insect-borne disease prevention and developing effective product solutions for consumer use.

OFF! Clean Feel Insect Repellent

OFF! Clean Feel has no greasy feel or odor, providing a pleasant and DEET-free protection from mosquitoes, ticks and biting flies. Formulated with 20% picaridin, a highly effective active ingredient, it gives you protection that lasts for up to eight hours.

Product line includes:

OFF!® Clean Feel Mist
OFF!® Clean Feel 2.5oz
OFF!® Clean Feel Insect Repellent I Aerosol
OFF!® Clean Feel Insect Repellent II Spritz
OFF!® Clear Gel Insect Repellent

OFF!® Adults & Kids

OFF!® for Adults & Kids is suitable for children one year and up (when used as directed), the new fragrance-free repellents help keep mosquitoes away without the smell or greasy feel that may cause kids to resist bug spray

Product line includes:

OFF!® Adults & Kids Post-Bite Patches
OFF!® Insect Repellent Aerosol for Adults & Kids, 5oz
OFF!® Insect Repellent Lotion for Adults & Kids, 3.8 fl oz
OFF!® Insect Repellent Spritz for Adults & Kids, 4oz
OFF! repellents can be purchased through major retailers, including Amazon, Target and Walmart.

Learn more, visit - www.OFF.com

Did you know that May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month? Preeclampsia is a condition that affects 1 in 12 pregnancies—including celebs like Se...

Did you know that May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month? Preeclampsia is a condition that affects 1 in 12 pregnancies—including celebs like Serena Williams, Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, and Meghan Markle—yet it remains largely misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and unspoken.

If you are a pregnant woman concerned about Preeclampsia, then Mirvie's new Encompass Blood Test Kit can offer a solution.

Encompass ($1,850) is the first-ever simple blood test that can predict a woman’s personalized risk of developing preeclampsia months before symptoms appear.

To learn more about Encompass and how it can empower pregnant woman to be more knowable about their health, I was connected with Dr. Dallas Reed, a leading OBGYN and geneticist, and advisor to Mirvie.

Here's what Dr. Reed shared

Why preeclampsia is so elusive—and deadly

Until now, there hasn’t been a good way to predict who will develop preeclampsia so providers and expectant parents have had to watch for symptoms and “wait and see.”

The challenge is, once symptoms develop, preeclampsia can get bad quickly, necessitating quick action to have the best outcome for the pregnant person and baby. Preeclampsia can lead to serious complications such as seizure, stroke, organ failure, hemorrhage, and even death.

Survivors also face a 4x increased risk of heart failure and a 2x increased risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and death because of cardiovascular disease across their lifetime.

• Preeclampsia affects 1 in 12 pregnancies in the United States and can lead to serious complications for the pregnant person and baby. It is characterized by high blood pressure that usually develops after the 20th week of pregnancy, but usually occurs after 27 weeks.
• Symptoms of preeclampsia include high blood pressure, persistent headache, vision changes, chest pain, and shortness of breath.
• Often striking without warning, the disease is also a leading cause of poor fetal growth and preterm birth, and can result in prolonged NICU and hospital stays.
• The only treatment for preeclampsia once it develops is delivery. Although we try to manage the symptoms and monitor closely, oftentimes symptoms worsen no matter what we do, and preterm delivery is required. We try our best to get pregnancies to 37 weeks when we identify preeclampsia, but many times this is not possible.

Preeclampsia can progress rapidly and often occurs in healthy pregnancies that were otherwise progressing normally.

How Encompass empowers women during their pregnancy journey

Encompass is a first-of-its-kind solution in pregnancy care to address the rising rates of pregnancy complications. Encompass combines a breakthrough blood test to predict personal preeclampsia risk with an evidence-based preventive action plan supported by a responsive virtual assistant to offer individualized support for the healthiest pregnancy possible.

• By receiving personalized risk predictions early in their pregnancy, pregnant women can work with their care team to take proactive steps to prevent or delay onset.
• Encompass is taken between 18 and 22 weeks of pregnancy and identifies who’s at high risk for pre-term preeclampsia based on the unique biology of each pregnancy, helping usher in personalized, preventive care. The timing of the test allows the pregnant person to know their status before symptoms appear.
• It’s initially being rolled out for pregnant people who will be 35 or older at their due date with no pre-existing high-risk conditions for preeclampsia, like a twin pregnancy, preexisting diabetes, history of prior preeclampsia, chronic hypertension, or kidney disease.

With Encompass families can be proactive and preventive in the care of preeclampsia by learning the risk early.

To learn more, visit - www.encompasstest.com

Mommy’s Bliss is a premier wellness company that brings high-quality wellness products for mom, baby, and kids across the country for 25 yea...

Mommy’s Bliss is a premier wellness company that brings high-quality wellness products for mom, baby, and kids across the country for 25 years.

Here are a few kits that make great wellness gifts ideas for families.

Mom Comfort & Care Kit ($78.99)

Bundle up all the good things new moms deserve to make their journey a bit more blissful.

Postnatal Support Lift My Mood - gummies may help reduce feelings of normal postpartum stress* and helps support a balanced, healthy mood* with ashwagandha. Safe for breastfeeding moms. Free from artificial flavors and synthetic colors. Vegan. No dairy, nuts or soy

Postnatal Support Reset My Body - Gummies support healthy hair, skin & nails* with biotin and collagen, and postpartum body healing & joint health* Blend of zinc, and vitamins C & E that may help fight fatigue and support your immune system.* Free of artificial flavors and colors, dairy, soy, gluten and caffeine. Safe for breastfeeding moms

Postnatal Support Lactation + Probiotics - crafted with fenugreek, blessed thistle & milk thistle to support mom's milk supply*, plus LactoSpore probiotics to support immunity and digestive health*. Formulated by a lactation specialist. Free from artificial flavors & colors, dairy, soy, gluten and GMOs. Easy-to-swallow vegan capsules and safe for breastfeeding

Lactation Hydration Drink Tablets Berry Acai - Electrolytes, vitamin B and fennel to support hydration and energy for lactating moms*. Free of artificial flavors and colors, dairy, gluten, and soy. Vegan effervescent drink tablet, safe for breastfeeding.

Lanolin Nipple Balm - soothes and protects sore and cracked nipples with ultra-pure lanolin, coconut oil, and moisturizing shea butter. Safe for mom and baby. Free from fragrances, parabens, phthalates, petroleum & mineral oil

H. Soothe Hemorrhoidal Wipes - provide soothing, instant relief for hemorrhoids with witch hazel, aloe, and rosewater. Temporarily relieves irritation and burning. No added parabens

Breastfeeding Essentials Kit ($40.99)

Breastfeeding can be a beautiful AND challenging journey! To help, the Breastfeeding Essentials Kit helps comfort, support, and hydration.

Lanolin Nipple Balm - soothes and protects sore and cracked nipples with ultra-pure lanolin, coconut oil, and moisturizing shea butter. Safe for mom and baby. Free from fragrances, parabens, phthalates, petroleum & mineral oil

Fenugreek-Free Lactation Support - milk thistle, sunflower lecithin & shatavari to support mom's milk supply and milk flow. No added flavors or colors, dairy, soy, gluten. Easy-to-swallow vegan capsules and safe for breastfeeding

Berry Acai Lactation Hydration Drink Tablets - electrolytes, vitamin B, and fennel to support hydration and energy for lactating moms. Free of artificial flavors and colors, dairy, gluten, and soy. Vegan effervescent drink tablet, safe for breastfeeding

Lemon Lime Lactation Hydration Drink Tablets - electrolytes, vitamin B, and fennel to support hydration and energy for lactating moms. Free of artificial flavors and colors, dairy, gluten, and soy. Vegan effervescent drink tablet, safe for breastfeeding

Baby Bedtime Kit ($33.99)

Create a soothing baby bedtime routine with our hand-selected baby products to help your little one relax and fall asleep!

Organic Baby Bedtime Drops - Bedtime Bliss Blend of organic chamomile, passionflower, and lemon balm. Certified USDA Organic formula that supports immunity. Free of melatonin, alcohol, artificial flavors, dyes, gluten, and the top 9 allergens. Great for babies 4 months+ and toddlers.

Gripe Water Night Time - Made with organic herbal extracts to calm the tummy* and promote restful sleep* No added sugar, no alcohol, no artificial flavors or colors, and free of the top 9 allergens

Organic Gum Massage Gel - Day + Night - Both day and night gels are Certified USDA Organic. Free of benzocaine, numbing agents, belladonna, and alcohol. No parabens, sugar, artificial flavors or colors, and free of the top 9 allergens. Great for 2 months+ and teething babies

Organic Kids Cough Syrup & Mucus Day & Night ($17.98)

Organic Kids Cough Syrup & Mucus combo pack includes both day and nighttime cough syrups to support immunity all day and restful sleep at night. USDA Certified Organic for kids 1 year+

Soothes dry, irritated throats* with organic slippery elm bark. Helps clear mucus when coughing* with agave and ivy leaf. Supports healthy immune function* with vitamin C, zinc, and elderberry extract. Nighttime promotes restful sleep* with chamomile, lemon balm, and passionflower. No artificial flavors or colors, and free of the top 9 allergens

*These statements have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Learn more, visit - www.mommysbliss.com

Lysol and The Giant Room hosted a co-design workshop to celebrate the 6th year of Lysol’s "HERE for Healthy Schools" program. Du...

Lysol and The Giant Room hosted a co-design workshop to celebrate the 6th year of Lysol’s "HERE for Healthy Schools" program.

During the workshop Keegan-Michael Key helped families create Lysol Minilabs Science Kits to donate to Title I schools.

Note: I was invited as media to the #HEREForHealthySchools workshop. However any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.


Before joining the workshop, Keegan-Michael Key shared about his passion for children's education and how excited he is to help create Lysol Minilabs Science Kits, since they teach students about germ education and healthy habits.


As part of the workshop families watched a video that highlighted a health issues and asked for possibe solutions. Then families worked together to make a kit with products to fit that solaution.

The science kits also include educational materials, lesson plans and activities designed to make hands-on learning accessible to Title I schools.

It was a fun workshop that inspired kids to come up with some creative ideas, along with keeping the focus on having a healthy enviroment.

How You Can Receive a Lysol Minilabs Science Kit

Avaiable now, eligible teachers at Title I schools can complete a form to request a Lysol Minilabs Science Kit for their classroom. Those who are selected will receive the first of three kits starting in September, while supplies last.

Each kit will include printed and hands-on materials for up to 30 students, along with lesson plans. (Lysol Minilabs Science Kits do not include Lysol products)

Learn more, visit - www.thegiantroom.com/lysolminilabs

Lysol's HERE for Healthy Schools

Since 2019, Lysol's HERE for Healthy Schools mission has been to help curb the spread of illness-causing germs in classrooms nationwide and promote a clean environment in school and at home through the use of Lysol® Disinfecting Wipes and Lysol® Disinfectant Spray.

When used as directed, Lysol® Disinfecting Wipes and Lysol® Disinfectant Spray kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria, including cold and flu and the COVID-19 virus, and can be used on many household and classroom surfaces like desktops, door handles, and countertops.

The Lysol Minilabs Science Kits were created in partnership with kids' co-design lab The GIANT Room using firsthand insights and learnings from teachers, students and Lysol scientists.

The limited-time offering kits include bespoke educational materials, lesson plans and activities for teachers to use for the upcoming 2024 – 2025 school year.(Actual contents may vary)

Each of the three kits will feature a dedicated theme, such as Germs in the Classroom.

Learn more, visit - www.lysol.com/our-mission/here-for-healthy-schools

For many mother's the postpartum experience is filled with care for the new baby. But it should also be filled with selfcare for the new...

For many mother's the postpartum experience is filled with care for the new baby. But it should also be filled with selfcare for the new mom and the body that has helped birth new life.

One way for moms to postpartum selfcare is by using the process of Belly Binding.

Note: I received product samples for review purpose. Any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.

Belly binding is a technique of wrapping yourself with material to support your belly area and back. This helps your body while the muscles and organs recovers and re-adjusts. It also feels really good.

After I birthed my son, I did bind my belly for a few weeks but I didn't have any real guidance. I just wrapped fabric around and started my day.

I wish I had a product like Bellibind, which offers a real system for self wrapping, as well as access to a specialists (in person or virtual) for tips and support.


To learn more the Bellibind Bengkung belly binding wrap, I agreed to try out self wrapping at home.

I received a packaged that included a Belli Besties kit, which included skin firming womb oil and 100% organic cotton fabric. They also gifted me a spritz facial mist, which was a nice plus.

Bellibind Tips for Self-Wrapping at Home

Princess McKinney-Kirk, the founder of Bellibind, an expert in Bengkung belly binding and a doula for over 11 years, also provided me with a few tips for my self wrapping experience.

• Tighter is not always Better! It's important to remember your body is seeking gentle support and fitting garments too tightly and creating too much pressure around a single section (like the mid-section) can make pelvic floor issues more pronounced. Even tension that feels snug like a hug is best and the most supportive postpartum.
• Ensure full Hip to Underbust Coverage. We are not just cinching your waist. Belly binding is intended to include the hips up to the underbust. This allows for better core and posture support.
• Be sure to have a support person available to help with baby as you take time to tend to your healing body with your self-binding practice. Alternatively, with no support available, time your self-wrapping after a good feeding with baby and a quick shower rinse off.
• Don't wrap too snug around the ribcage. The belly binding should not feel like a corset and when self-wrapping it's easy to go too tight in the rib area. Take deep breaths as you go over the ribs or finish your last few layers while sitting to ensure optimal comfort in that position.

Self Wrapping with Bellibind

So how did I do with the self wrapping?

After watching the video tutorial a few times, I was able to make a good start. Once you learn the process of working the material and getting into a wrap and knot grove, it goes quicker then expected.

The lineup wasn't as tight or gathered like it could be, but even with my minimal effort I could feel the supportive effect of the wrap. And it felt much better then my first belly wrapping experience.

Not bad for a first timer. I think with more practice, I'll get a better fit.

But in case I want help and support, Bellibind has various ways to get help from phone consultation, to someone coming for a in house visit or scheduling a virtual wrap session.

And as a mom, that's something I know other mothers would appreciate.

In a world where new moms often forget to tend to themselves amidst baby-focused chaos, Bellibind is a reminder to moms to prioritize their well-being.

Bellibind

Bellibind was created to fill the void in current post birth recovery support.

Bellibind is a post-birth belly wrap and recovery experience to nurture and support the newborn mother - in mind, body, and spirit. They create postpartum experience for the everyday woman, inspiring long-term health and self-care.

Their bengkung belly binding wrap specialists train with top women health experts to ensure they provide the best anticipatory care, to help moms avoid common red flag issues that can lead to being readmitted into the hospital.

Excessive blood loss, incisional reopening or infection, anxiety, and diastasis recti - they designed their signature postpartum belly wrap experience to help women avoid these postpartum issues and more.

Learn more, visit - www.bellibind.com

When it comes to bugs, I confess I'm not exactly a fan. Who likes bug bites?! But ironically someone has to like bugs and study them, so...

When it comes to bugs, I confess I'm not exactly a fan. Who likes bug bites?! But ironically someone has to like bugs and study them, so we can get the benefits like insecticides and repellents!

Note: I received product samples for review purpose. Any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.

Keeping this in mind, I looked forward to interviewing Saki Milton, Founder of The GEMS Camp (www.thegemscamp.org), STEM educator and advocate, about how families can encourage kids to be interested in nature.

We also talked about her partnership with STEM™, a line of bug-fighting insecticides and repellents powered by plant-based active ingredients

Partnership with STEM Bug-Fighting Products

Saki Milton: This partnership between myself and the STEM brand is the result that STEM, which is signs technology, engineering and mathematics, has really become more important in our students curriculum.

So we really wanted to find a way to highlight and to develop passion and curiosity for students in terms of exploring the world around them through nature and science. So that's why we're working together.

So this partnership is to really drive that passion and curiosity for science and nature, at home with the next generation, to help parents be able to do that.

Encouraging Interest in STEM Careers

Saki Milton: My background is in STEM education and I'm extremely passionate about, advocating for girls in STEM, especially girls of color.

So there's still this huge underrepresentation of women in the STEM fields. And even more disparities are revealed when you're talking about women of color. So this starts in in school, for a variety of reasons.

But to highlight the types of careers that are out there for kids interested in science, there's a just so many. Think of astronomy. If your kid isn't just into stars, think of veterinarian sciences, if they're into animals zoology.

Saki Milton: But particular, to this discussion, entomology is a STEM career pathway that is quite promising. Because entomologists, their expertise is used to develop products like the STEM brand of mosquito repellent and the bug killing insecticide.

So these career paths are very very important.

Tips to Make Science & Nature Interesting

Saki Milton: I had amazing science and math teachers that really propelled me into this particular line of work. Those people made it interesting and fun, and sparked my curiosity.

So to that end, the advice that i would on how you do that, is to spark curiosity. Encourage kids to embrace science at home, on family outing, etc.

You don't always have to go to the ballpark or some expensive adventure park, just doing nature walks. Nature Museums, Natural History Museums, Planetariums, all those types of places that are right there in our cities, are great places to begin sparking that curiosity.

Saki Milton: There's some simple at home experiments, like putting a leaf under water and then watching that bubble form, the bubble that appeared, that means that leaf is breathing.

Kids will start loving science, when they actually do science at home.

How to Self-Care

Saki Milton: Well, I'm a fan of yoga. I'm a fan of taking nature walks. I like looking at creation and all of its beauty. I love to read. I love to watch old films.

And I just really like being with my family, more than anything.

STEM plant-based bug insecticides & repellents

The full line up of STEM™, entomologist-tested and scientifically engineered bug-fighting products, provides a one-stop-shop of repellents and bug killers rooted in nature and optimized by science, that families can use in and throughout their home.

Formulated with botanical extracts, STEM offerings have no added dye, fragrance or harsh chemical odor, providing effective pest control solutions that are safe for use around people and pets.

INSECTICIDES

STEM Bug Killer Spray (Ants, Roaches, Flies)
STEM Bug Killer Spray (Ants, Roaches, Spiders)
STEM Bug Killer Spray (Flies, Mosquitoes, Gnats)
STEM Bug Killer Spray (Wasps, Hornets, Yellow Jackets)
STEM Fruit Fly Trap

MOSQUITO REPELLENTS

STEM Bug Repellent Spray (Mosquitoes)
STEM Bug Repellent Wipes (Mosquitoes)

STEM insecticides and repellents can be purchased online and in-store at Amazon, Walmart, Target.

For more info, visit - www.STEMForBugs.com

Just in time for mosquito season, All Better Co. debuted "Don't Scratch That", a line of clean pens and patches designed for i...

Just in time for mosquito season, All Better Co. debuted "Don't Scratch That", a line of clean pens and patches designed for itchy and irritating bug bites, that are easy to apply and safe for daily use.

The Don't Scratch That Pen fits easily in your pocket or bag for mess free, convenient application on the go. With just a few clicks, the pen delivers a soothing formula of naturally derived ingredients like CBD, oat kernel, jojoba, and coconut oil to help reduce inflammation, ease itching, promote healing, and rehydrate the skin.

For bites or spots that require a little extra TLC, Don't Scratch That Patches are just the thing. They create an occlusive protective seal, keeping the area clean and covered for a targeted tea tree oil treatment. These simple, subtle, and self-adhesive hydrocolloid patches create an optimal environment for healing and are painless to apply and remove.

Don't Scratch That Patches are $17 for 12 individually wrapped patches, or $30 for 25 patches. The Pen is $15 for 4 ml.

For those that want to be totally covered when it comes to soothing the itch, you can purchase the Don't Scratch That Kit, featuring 12 patches and one pen for $30.

All Better Co. is a female-founded first aid brand offering plant-powered topical solutions formulated with the whole family in mind.

Learn more, vist - www.allbetterco.com

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We all know that listening to music can relax you, but did you know it can also help you get better sleep? Especially if you're an older...

We all know that listening to music can relax you, but did you know it can also help you get better sleep? Especially if you're an older adult with sleep problems.

Note: This posted was written in partnership with SleepScore. I received product samples for review purpose. However, any personal views expressed are always 100% my own

So how can you combine music and sleeping without keeping everyone in your family awake? Use a product like the Dreampad Support Pillow ($149) that easily combines Music & Sleep Technology.

Over the past few weeks, I've used the Dreampad Support Pillow to help me both relax through sound therapy and ease into a more restful sleep. All without having to share sounds with others. I can listen directly through my Dreampad Pillow easily. It's been great!


How was I able to do this?

By using the Dreampad app, which works with both Android and iPhones, I can easily listen to sounds engineered specifically for deep sleep, including music or nature themed. Or if I preferred, I can listen to my own music selection on my smartphone, outside the app.


Either way I can set a time limit, which then turns off so my sleep state continues sound-free. The Hypo-allergenic pillow itself is soft and comfortable, so you won't feel the section where the Bluetooth receiver is stored. Nothing to interrupt your sleep.

I can truly say going to sleep with soothing sounds or music really makes a difference in how I sleep through the night and wake up in the morning. But I'm not the only one.

Results from a SleepScore Labs Study show:

• Overall, 72% of users felt Dreampad improved their sleep.
• 84% of users felt Dreampad helped them relax.
• Users reported falling asleep 7 minutes faster when using Dreampad.
• In users who had the most difficulty falling asleep, SleepScore Labs sleep monitor measurements showed higher Body Scores, slightly more deep sleep, and fewer awakenings when using Dreampad.

In a recent article on the SleepScore Labs website, they shared a few studies that supports the idea of music helping you sleep better.

In a 2018 study, the researchers summarized why music may improve sleep quality as follows:

• Music may regulate sympathetic nerve activity and decrease stress hormone levels.
• Music may support oxytocin release, a hormone known for its anti-stress effects in aiding feelings of calm and relaxation.
• Music improves mood and supports emotional health.

The studies also learned that you don't need a lot of time to get the benefits. It's as simples as listening to music every night for at least two to four weeks, may lead to positive sleep outcomes.

The article shares tons of other info about the connection between music and better sleep.

If you want to read more, then visit - www.sleepscore.com/blog/music-benefits-sleep

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During spring and summer breaks, families are ready to travel and enjoy outside. But being outside also means dealing with bugs and bug bite...

During spring and summer breaks, families are ready to travel and enjoy outside. But being outside also means dealing with bugs and bug bites! Before heading outside, make sure kids have The Natural Patch bug repellent and itch relief patches.

Note: I received product samples for review purpose. Any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.

My son and I enjoy visiting our local parks, so I made sure he wore the Mosquito Patches to protect him from being bitten. The patch is quick and easy to use. You literally peel and stick on clothing. No fussing with the kid or having to spray them.

And in case he forgot to wear his patch and did get a bug bite, he also could use the Itch Relief Patches for quick relief from the bug bite. Also a quick peel and stick on.

While the patches come in bright colors and emoji faces, that young kids will enjoy, older kids also won't mind wearing them. My son chose to wear a solid color, so it's good that the patch has choices.


The Natural Patch products are an all-natural, non-spray shield.

Unlike topical bug spray, the Natural Patch’s Buzzpatch doesn’t contain DEET or Picaridin. Instead, it’s a blend of natural Citronella and lavender essential oils added to a non-woven fabric to deter mosquitoes and other bugs. The fibers in the patch hold the oils and release them slowly, lasting up to eight hours.

Each patch is easy to apply and environmentally-friendly. There are no chemicals necessary either to repel or relieve bug bites.

For relief, the Natural Patch’s MagicPatch targets the problem area, and uses exclusive grid-relief technology to lift the skin and drain the bite. These patches are waterproof and instantly stop the itch. They last up to seven days, longer than the bug bite creams on the market that constantly need reapplication.

Learn more- www.naturalpatch.com

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Instagram - www.instagram.com/naturalpatch

Having good oral habits and care is important for a child of any age. To support families encouraging good oral care the NEW Crest Kids Enam...

Having good oral habits and care is important for a child of any age. To support families encouraging good oral care the NEW Crest Kids Enamel + Cavity Protection toothpaste was released.

Note: I received product samples for review purpose. Any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.

To get a first look (taste?), Crest and Oral-B Kids sent us kit so we can try out Crest Kids Enamel + Cavity Protection toothpaste, which is Crest's most advanced kid’s toothpaste, and the first product in a new line of kids’ oral health products called Crest Kids Advanced.


While my son didn't notice anything "special" by looking at Crest Kids Enamel + Cavity Protection toothpaste, by using it he was actually helping to keep his teeth strong and healthy.


Crest Kids Enamel + Cavity Protection is specially formulated for growing adult teeth (kids 6+) and works by protecting and re-hardening tooth enamel. It does this by creating a 24-hour enamel shield to protect teeth from sugars and acids*, with twice a day brushing.

Formulated with the same active ingredient in Crest Pro-Health (stannous fluoride), in a new kids formula, Crest Kids Enamel + Cavity Protection offers a trusted defense against tooth decay.

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• Using Crest Sensi-Stop Strips for Teeth Sensitivity Relief

Using Crest Kids Enamel + Cavity Protection along with the Oral-B Kids Electric Toothbrushes, helped his tooth care more since it provides 75% more plaque removal to fight cavities**(vs. a regular manual toothbrush).

It also offers

• TWO CLEANING MODES: Daily Clean and Sensitive Mode created specifically for kids
• KID-SPECIFIC REFILL BRUSH HEAD: Smaller brush head and extra soft bristles for a gentle clean
• 2-MINUTE COACHING TIMER: Pulses every 30 seconds to guide kids to better brushing habits

The brushes are also available in a variety of fun Disney, MARVEL and Star Wars characters like Disney’s Frozen, Disney Princess, Star Wars: The Mandalorian, and MARVEL Spider-Man.

The brush also pairs great with the Disney® Magic TimerTM App from Oral-B which encourages kids to brush up to 2X longer with interactive features like brushing calendars and gamifies the chore of brushing.

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Did you know that picking the right pillow can help lead to better sleep? This was the amazing data discovered from a recent study done by S...

Did you know that picking the right pillow can help lead to better sleep? This was the amazing data discovered from a recent study done by SleepScore Labs in partnership with Mattress Firm's pillow fitting process.

Note: This posted was written in partnership with SleepScore. However, any personal views expressed are always 100% my own

The study analyzed more than 750 total nights of objective and self-reported sleep data.

The study measured sleep before and after customers participated in Mattress Firm's in-store pillow fitting process and found that participants slept 487 more minutes per month on average (or 8.1 hours) when using the new, fitted pillow compared to when using their original pillow.

Data was collected objectively using SleepScore Max, a non-contact monitor that unobtrusively and objectively measures sleep at home. Participants also completed daily questionnaires about their sleep.

The most significant learning from this research is that the study found that fitting a pillow to participants based on their unique sleeping habits boosts sleep quality and duration.

Do you know which pillow height is best for you? It depends on how you sleep!



When compared to their sleep on the pillow they were using previously, participants who experienced in-store pillow fitting spent more time in bed, slept longer, and spent 10% more time in deep sleep, the stage of sleep that supports immune system functioning and metabolism, helps clear toxins from the brain, and repairs tissue damage.

That's exciting news based on finding the right pillow for sleep!

Colin Lawlor CEO, SleepScore Labs, shared "There are hundreds of thousands of products and services which promise to improve sleep, but very few with any real science or data behind them. This study shows that sleep expertise and data combine to help people find the right pillow for them and that can make a significant difference to sleep quality"

Mattress Firm's in-store pillow fitting process is designed to promote better sleep quality by considering each customers' unique body and sleeping position to match them with a pillow that best fits their body type and sleep preferences.

In tandem with SleepScore's objective data, participants' questionnaire data showed that those sleeping with a new, fitted pillow reported better overall sleep quality (27% increase), improved ability to sleep through the night (36% increase), and felt more well-rested in the mornings (24% increase) compared to when using their original pillow.

All of that sounds like great news to me. I confess I do have a preference for pillow types and noticed I sleep better with a certain type of pillow. Seems I'm not the only one.

Sleep.com mobile app

But this isn't the only time SleepScore Labs and Mattress Firm has partnered to help those seeking more and better sleep. A few weeks back they announced the launch of the Sleep.com mobile app (www.sleep.com/sleep-app) for iOS and Android devices.

With an embedded sleep tracker, the Sleep.com app unlocks personalized insights, recommendations, Sleep.com content and more, helping people improve their sleep and well-being.

FREE FEATURES

• Sleep Tracker — non-contact, accurate sleep tracker provides a detailed analysis of your sleep cycle
• Daily SleepScore™ — easy to understand score based on the quality of your sleep
• Personalized Recommendations — tips to improve your sleep from world-leading science experts
• Smart Alarm — designed to gently wake you in the morning at the ideal time in your sleep cycle
• Sleep Goals — set goals like fall asleep easier, wake up less, sleep longer, & more
• Sleep History – 7 rolling nights of sleep history

PREMIUM FEATURES

• Sleep Coach — personalized sleep insights & advice informed by top Sleep Experts™
• Sleep Challenges — participate to change small behaviors for sleep improvement
• Doctor Report — comprehensive 30-day sleep report and screener results for sleep concerns to share with your doctor
• Data Visualization — trend & correlation charts based on your sleep patterns & lifestyle analysis
• Sleep History — lifetime sleep history, trends, & sleep cycle analysis (instead of only prior 7 nights)

With a Sleep.com app Premium account, consumers get the added benefits of features such as, Personalized Sleep Improvement Plan, Lifetime Sleep History and CheckUp, a sleep screener that identifies concerning sleep patterns and a Sleep Report that can be shared with healthcare providers.

The app is powered by technology from SleepScore Labs, Mattress Firm’s strategic partner and the industry-leading sleep science and improvement company.

As you can see this partnership aims to find ways to get you better sleep! Good night!

For more information, visit - www.sleep.com
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Getting enough sleep is key for better health. But sometimes it's not so easy to sleep. If you need some help getting into a sleepy stat...

Getting enough sleep is key for better health. But sometimes it's not so easy to sleep. If you need some help getting into a sleepy state, then try these products found on the SleepScore website.

Note: This posted was written in partnership with SleepScore. However, any personal views expressed are always 100% my own

SleepScore Validated products have been shown to improve sleep in SleepScore Labs’ extensive studies. SleepScore Labs curates sleep products through hands-on review and even scientifically validates the effectiveness of some solutions.

Explore these gift ideas under $50 for holiday gifting for a loved one or even yourself! There's also bestsellers, stocking stuffers, holiday deals, and more.

5 Products to Help Get Better Sleep Under $50

LectroFan Micro2 Bluetooth speaker - $34.95

ASTI LectroFan Micro2 is a portable Bluetooth speaker with 11 built-in sounds to help you get better sleep. Perfect for travel or home to play soothing sounds of your choosing, no matter where you are.

Pair the LectroFan Micro2 with your smart phone for streaming audio and making calls with the built-in microphone. Includes Five digital fan sounds, Four variations of white, pink and brown noise, Two ocean surf sounds. Internal rechargeable battery. USB charge cable and Deluxe travel case included.

Nasal Dilators for Snoring – $19.99 (Pack of Four)

BETTER by DESIGN. The Nasilator is a drug-free and adhesive-free, non-prescription nasal dilator, made of soft and flexible FDA approved material.

The comfortable, ergonomic design instantly expands nasal passages from inside the nose to significantly increase airflow. Also Reduces nasal congestion. Reduce snoring.

Unlike conventional nasal strips, the Nasilator is reusable and may help persons with sleep apnea and those using CPAP devices. This pack contains four NASILATORS (Nasal Dilators) for 120 days use.

Sleep Well Balm Stick - $24.00

Get ready for bed with the Sleep Well Aromatherapy Balm Stick by Scentered, featuring a sophisticated floral blend of to help you relax and get a soothing rest : Lavender, Chamomile, Palmarosa, Ho Wood, Bois de Rose and Geranium with the oriental notes of Ylang Ylang, Clove, and Patchouli.

100% natural fragrance, formulated with a blend of moringa and shea butters to ensure a non-greasy finish and long-lasting scent. Cruelty-free and suitable for vegetarians. Handmade in England.

Good Night LED Light Bulb - $28.00 (2 pk)

Exposed to HealthE GoodNight A19 LED bulbs, your eyes and body will naturally ease into a restful state as you prepare for a long night's sleep. Standard light bulbs often produce too much blue light that can impact your circadian rhythm. GoodNight LED bulbs use patented spectrum technology that can help your overall sleep health.

In addition to supporting sleep, the GoodNight light provides comfortable, warm light with high color rendering. Standard Medium Base - Fits most household lamps.

MistAire™ Silver Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier - $39.99

Moisturize the dry air in your home or office in minutes with the MistAire Silver Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier from Pure Enrichment. This powerful and aesthetically pleasing tabletop humidifier is packed with smart features including

• The whisper-quiet operation of 31dB
• Quieter beeps when the unit is turned on/off
• A power light that automatically shuts off after 10 seconds (zero emitted light when the nightlight is off)
• 360-degree rotating nozzle makes it easy to adjust mist direction
• High and low settings speed to fit your comfort level.

About SleepScore Labs

SleepScore Labs was founded in 2016 by a team of sleep experts from companies, institutions and organizations such as ResMed, Apple, Philips, and Harvard. After studying over 90 million hours of sleep for over a decade, they created the world’s most comprehensive suite of services which help consumers improve their sleep and companies to improve their offerings in the space.

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If you’re looking for a simply clean medicine option for your family this cold and flu season, then learn more about these Dr. Talbot’s prod...

If you’re looking for a simply clean medicine option for your family this cold and flu season, then learn more about these Dr. Talbot’s products.

Dr. Talbot’s Pain + Fever Relief (MSRP: $9.99) - This naturally-flavored liquid medicine relieves fever, headache, sore pain, aching pain, and flu-like symptoms. This medicine is free of alcohol, dyes, and parabens. The syringe is included. | Age: 6m-12yr

Dr. Talbot’s Pain and Inflammation Relief (MSRP: $9.99) - This liquid medicine temporarily relieves toothaches, nerve pain caused by trauma, bruising, swelling, joint pain, muscle pain, and growing pains. Flavored with natural grape juice, it is free of alcohol, dyes, and parabens. The syringe is included. | Age: 6m-12yr

Dr. Talbot’s Vital 12 Daily Immune Support (MSRP: $8.99) - Vital 12 provides daily mineral replenishment and restores essential minerals in cells to stimulate self-healing. Vital 12 contains Zinc + Elderberry: two of the best nutrients for the immune system. | Age: 6m-12yr

Dr. Talbot’s Daily Allergy Relief (MSRP: $5.99) - Temporarily Relieves: Hay Fever, Sneezing & Mild Wheezing, Itchy Nose, Throat, & Watery Eyes, Sneezing, Runny & Stuffy Nose, Flavored with Natural Grape Juice, Alcohol-Free, No Dyes or Parabens | Age: 6m-12yr

Dr. Talbots is free from the following: GMOs, Dyes, Parabens, Artificial Flavoring, Allergens, Belladonna & Benzocaine

Whether it’s preventative measures or symptom relief - Dr. Talbot’s is committed to simply clean medicine, meaning the brand formulates products with quality ingredients that benefit and support the body’s ability to heal itself.

Learn more, visit - www.drtalbots.com

The start of Fall means changes to our sleep schedule. Whether for back to school or the seasonal time change, making sure we get enough sle...

The start of Fall means changes to our sleep schedule. Whether for back to school or the seasonal time change, making sure we get enough sleep is key to our well being. Especially for kids and teens, who try to delay sleep as long as possible.

To help kids and teens develop better sleep habits, here are a few solutions + tips.

Sleep Tips for Kids and Teen Students

• Instead of scrolling through social media, listen to soothing music or do other relaxing activities to wind down at night. This will signal to your mind and body that it’s time to rest.


• Avoid bright light exposure at night, especially blue light. Electronic screens emit blue light, which affects your internal clock. Use blue light filters or invest in a pair of effective blue light blocking glasses like Swannies.


• Keep a consistent bedtime. It’s not always easy but do your best to get in the habit of going to bed at the same time every night, at least 8 hours before your regular wake-up time.


• In the morning, expose yourself to daylight. Try combining this with physical activity, like taking a walk in the sunshine, to feel more alert during the day and sleep better at night.


• Exercise does wonders for your health and mood, but for the sake of your sleep try to avoid exercising late in the evening. Being active will arouse your body, when you should be winding down.


• Keep in mind that caffeine takes hours to leave your body. To prevent caffeine from interfering with your sleep, stop consuming it by 2pm or use non-caffeine tea.


• Eating close to bedtime keeps your body busy digesting food, which can disrupt your sleep. If you really want a bedtime snack, keep it small.


• Use the SleepScore App to become aware of your own sleep patterns and get personalized recommendations for improving your sleep.

Another tip to consider is possibly delaying the school starting time.

According to an article on the SleepScore website:

The Latest Sleep Research: Delayed School Start Times and the Impact on Children and Teens
www.sleepscore.com/blog/later-school-start-times-and-the-impact-on-children-and-teens

Chronic sleep deprivation is a critical threat to the mental and physical development, academic potential, and safety of children worldwide. Delaying school start times (no earlier than 8:30 AM) has been identified as an essential modifiable public policy that can improve childhood learning, development, and health and wellness.

By requiring students to go to sleep early and wake up early for school, we are placing them in a perpetual “social jet lag”’ – teens’ internal clocks do not match up with their social time.

Teens will often fall asleep late (1 AM) and wake up early (6 AM), thereby restricting their total sleep time and worsening their sleep deprivation. Since teens require at least 8-9 hours of sleep a night, there are cascading mental and physical consequences to this social jet lag.

With less than 20% of schools starting at 8:30 AM or later, recent research looked at the feasibility and effectiveness of delaying school start times to improve sleep in adolescents and children.

To learn more, visit - www.sleepscore.com/sleepsense

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Like most of you I try to live a health lifestyle, which includes taking my vitamins. But lets be honest, sometimes adult vitamins aren'...

Like most of you I try to live a health lifestyle, which includes taking my vitamins. But lets be honest, sometimes adult vitamins aren't that easy to take. Some of them are big and chalky, while others just taste awful.

Note: I received product samples for review purpose. Any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.

So when I received an offer to review SmartyPants Women’s Multivitamin, I couldn't wait to get them. As soon as they arrived I popped a few. First impression is that they're easy to take.


While I wasn't please to have to take six of them, the fruity flavor and smooth texture made it easy. I spaced it out a few minutes in between. But really that was my only issue with the SmartyPants Women’s Multivitamin.

The long terms benefits of having more energy and knowing I was caring for my body, out weighted that small issue.

Add in SmartyPants social tie partnership with Vitamin Angels, and I'm happy to pop the six multivitamin, especially if it will help another mother.

SmartyPants and Vitamin Angels

SmartyPants partnership with Vitamin Angels extends to 65+ countries across the globe, including here in the United States. SmartyPants® hopes to hit their next goal of 100 million by 2025.

Vitamin Angels is a global public health organization whose mission is to help the world's most vulnerable populations gain access to essential nutrition. Vitamin Angels works with local partners in the U.S. and around the world to provide life-changing vitamins and minerals to pregnant women, mothers and children under 5.

In addition to the partnership with Vitamin Angels, SmartyPants® is also focused on their impact to the planet by using sustainable packaging and responsible ingredient sourcing to ensure they are always doing the right thing.

SmartyPants® Vitamins are scientifically-formulated, made with premium, responsibly-sourced ingredients.

SmartyPants® products are made in North America with globally sourced ingredients, are free of any synthetic colors, artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners, or artificial preservatives, and are third-party lab tested.

SmartyPants® Vitamins can be found in more than 30,000 stores across the country including the world's leading specialty, club and online retailers including: Amazon, Costco, Target, Walmart, Whole Foods Market, Walgreens, and many more.

For more information, please visit - www.smartypantsvitamins.com

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With so many adults and children increasing their smartphone, laptop and other device usage during this pandemic, it's important to unde...

With so many adults and children increasing their smartphone, laptop and other device usage during this pandemic, it's important to understand the effects of blue light, especailly when it comes to sleeping.

SleepScore Labs, the Sleep Science Company behind comprehensive suite of data-backed sleep solutions, has released new results from a study about, the positive impact on sleep, when using EyeJust Blue Light Blocking Screen Protectors after sunset.

EyeJust technology blocks harmful blue light at the source, without changing the color of the screen, helping to protect sleep, eyes and skin.


In this study, participants used EyeJust’s blue light blocking screens for MacBooks and iPads and reported statistically significant improvements in many aspects of sleep including at bedtime, during the night, and in the morning.

Additionally, objective data gathered from SleepScore’s non-contact sleep tracking technology showed that younger participants (age 21-35 years) got a healthier amount of sleep and experienced an increase in total sleep time when using the screen protectors each evening.


Three weeks of using EyeJust were compared to three weeks without using EyeJust.

Participants’ reported data includes:

• 71% stating EyeJust helped them sleep better
• 92% reporting that it helped reduce eye strain

Objective measurements using SleepScore technology showed that younger participants (ages 21-35):

• Got more REM sleep, reflected by an increase in MindScore (2% increase)
• Got on average 10 more minutes of sleep per night (3% increase)
• Spent more time in bed (3% increase)
  

SleepScore’s family of sleep solutions continues to grow, including categories ranging from electronics to light bulbs to blankets and more. The inclusion of a screen protector, that doubles as a blue light blocker addresses yet another of the many environmental and lifestyle factors that can contribute to sleep difficulties.

SleepScore’s collection of expert-selected products allows for a remedy for virtually any non-clinical sleep issue, with more solutions coming in 2021 and beyond.

To learn more, visit - www.sleepscore.com and www.eyejust.com

For women looking to take charge of their own health and wellness, Movita Organics founder Tonya Lewis Lee's makes those goals more acce...

For women looking to take charge of their own health and wellness, Movita Organics founder Tonya Lewis Lee's makes those goals more accessible with her new line of multivitamins, beauty supplements and prenatal supplements.

Tonya's professional journey into health and wellness began in 2007 when she was named the National Spokesperson for "A Healthy Baby Begins with You," a campaign by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health.

It was through her work as a women's health advocate that Tonya embarked on her own health journey and formed her goal of making healthful options and education accessible to all women. This personal health journey, coupled with her entrepreneurial spirit, led Tonya to create Movita.


Movita products are certified organic, gluten- and allergen-free and non-synthetic supplements that can be taken on an empty stomach.

• Movita Multivitamin contains at least 17 vitamins and minerals with at least 100% percent of their recommended daily allowance, along with a blend of 18 fermented vegetables and six fermented fruits.
• Movita Beauty Supplements are designed to promote healthy skin, hair and nails.
• Movita Prenatal Vitamins help to fill in any gaps in nutrition for mother and future baby.

Movita's Women's Multivitamin, Movita Beauty, and Movita Prenatal are available on Amazon, or through a monthly subscription service, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

To learn more, visit - www.MovitaOrganics.com

After launching their "Caring for Each Other" initiative, Sesame Workshop is adding new content to help families stay physically a...

After launching their "Caring for Each Other" initiative, Sesame Workshop is adding new content to help families stay physically and mentally healthy as the Coronavirus pandemic continues.

New content includes animations on healthy habits, resources providing comfort, and activities that caregivers can use to spark learning in areas like reading, math, science, and more.

Families can watch animated spots, available in 18 languages, which include Elmo’s new “Washy Wash” song (updating the popular “Brushy Brush”), as well as Sesame Street Muppets learning how to sneeze properly and how caring for yourself means caring for each other.

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Additional tools include coping strategies, child-friendly explanations to tough questions, and ways to help everyone stay healthy.

"As families around the world adjust to their new realities, parents and caregivers are looking for help in creating new routines, staying healthy, and fostering learning at home," said Dr. Rosemarie Truglio, Senior Vice President of Curriculum and Content, Sesame Workshop. "At Sesame Workshop, we’re here to support the caring adults in children’s lives as they help their children navigate these challenging times."

Also included are self-care tips for caregivers: as grownups try to adjust to their "for now normal," it’s important that they take care of themselves so that they can best care for their children.

The Caring for Each Other initiative will be updated on an ongoing basis, with resources designed to help parents provide comfort and manage anxiety, as well as help with creating routines, fostering playful learning at home, and staying physically and mentally healthy.

Families can watch Sesame Street episodes on HBO, PBS stations, and the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel, with an expanded offering of free on-demand episodes of Sesame Street on PBS KIDS digital platforms. Additionally, over 110 free Sesame Street ebooks are available on all major ebook platforms.

To learn more and see Sesame Street activities, visit - www.SesameStreet.org/caring

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This week we plan on enjoying all the candy for Halloween. But what happens after we've eaten all the treats and spooky food colored foo...

This week we plan on enjoying all the candy for Halloween. But what happens after we've eaten all the treats and spooky food colored foods? We need to clean our teeth by brushing and flossing!

Note: This post is in partnership with Plackers. I received product samples for review purpose. Any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.

While most kids can handle brushing their teeth with no problem, getting them to floss isn't as easy. Lets be honest. Flossing isn't exactly exciting fun. That's why families with kids should know about Plackers Kids flossers.


Plackers Kids flossers come in kid friendly flavors, have bright fun colors and are just the right size for little hands. My niece was able to floss her teeth easily after a meal, since the kids flossers has a dual grip handle and angled head to fit her smaller mouth.


But that's not all. Each Plackers Kids Flosser contains fluoride to promote healthy teeth. And the bag has a suze-zip seal, which means easy close and no spilling all over the bathroom sink and floor.


If you need a way to encourage kids to floss better and more regularly then try using some of these Plackers products.

• Kids flossers: The sugar in Halloween candy can play some unwanted tricks on your child’s teeth if you’re not careful. It’s important to ensure your children floss their teeth before bed after a night of sweet treats. Plackers Kids flossers makes it easy with a dual grip handle and angled head. The Fruit Smoothie Swirl flavor and bright colors don’t hurt either!

• Back Teeth Micro Mint flossers: But children aren’t the only ones at risk of tricks this season – research says parents may not get dressed up to go trick-or-treating but 44% will eat more candy than their children this Halloween! Plackers Back Teeth Micro Mint flossers are available for those parents that shamelessly steal candy from their children’s Halloween haul. These angled floss picks are specially designed to access hard to reach back teeth.

• Apple Cinnamon flossers: Looking for something with fall flavors? Plackers Apple Cinnamon flossers are infused with a burst of apple cinnamon flavor that will delight your senses and keep your smile free of debris

Hopefully these Plackers products help your kids avoid “boo-thaches” this spooky holiday season.

To learn more, visit - www.plackers.com