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What would your kids miss if they were home sick with the flu?
Momformation —
dontwant2miss My high-energy 5-year-old Zoe would miss just about everything: The boys in her preschool class , as well as her other friends, with whom she plays made-up games such as mama and baby, detective doggies and superhero-fairies on a quest to rid the world of bad ladies. When not in school, she would miss making messes and inventing , getting a free sugar cookie with sprinkles at the grocery store and 100 m.p.h.-play dates with her friends. My busy, busy baby boy, Ryan , who is 20 months, doesn’t go to school, except for a two-hour Kid’s Day Out once a week. But if he had to skip his one day with his beloved ...
“I Don’t Want to Miss” Contest
Mom Most Traveled —
Teens have a busy life with school work, athletic practices, outside interests, and a social life. Getting sick can really cause them to fall behind.
This year, we have to dodge the flu and the 2009 H1N1 virus.
To help spread the word about flu prevention, former American Idol finalist Danny Gokeyand The Clorox Company have joined forces to bring you I Don’t Want to Miss…, a national campaign designed to get teens and their teachers involved in flu prevention.
Part of getting the word out is a contest that invites school musical groups, like glee clubs, show choirs, etc. to develop a video performance ...
Clorox "I Don't Want To Miss..." Blog Tour
Mommy Cracked —
E.B. was out sick all last week with croup and missed many, many fun things at school. Try as we might with washing our hands and my neurotic cleaning and wiping down of surfaces, eventually the "sickies" find our home and we just have to endure it. What would YOUR kids hate to miss out on if they were home with the flu? Clorox is sponsoring a great video contest for school musical groups nationwide to enter. All they have to do is follow the guidelines at http://www2.schooltube.com/Contests/IDontWanttoMiss2010.aspx and submit a music video performed to a pre-chosen song describing what teens wouldn't ...
Connect Kids To Care Program
Dad of Divas —
About Connect Kids to Care: Many parents can make a quick phone call to the doctor if they have a sick child.
However, 1 in 5 children in the U.S. live in poverty and millions of children don't have access to regular check-ups and timely doctor's visits when sick. Without access to essential ...
Help Clorox Connect Kids to Care
superdumb supervillain —
Last week I had the opportunity to learn about an amazing program. Karen Redlander, Executive Director of the Children's Health Fund and Dr. Delany Gracy, chief CHF pediatrician spoke to a group of bloggers about the impact that their organization has had over the past 23 years, establishing 50 mobile medical clinics (think "doctor-mobiles") and 24 permanent programs across the country. These programs provide medical care, including dental and mental health care, to an underserved population– children living in poverty. Today, as part of its ongoing commitment to preventative healthcare ...
Julianne Moore Makes a Difference
Celebrity mom gossip scoop and product reviews : Classy Mommy —
Julianne Moore kicked off the Connect Kids to Care program with the Children’s Health Fund and Clorox on Monday. The actress and mother of 2 young children is passionate about helping kids healthcare. She says, “through Connect Kids to Care, we have the opportunity to change the status quo. All it takes is the click of a mouse.” Really! See below help! ...
