Parents

Hey Mom or Dad...

Color on the nanobugs coloring book!

You must be one of those competent parents that checks out a website before you let your kids spend time there.  We guarantee that this website is a good place for your kids to find both entertainment and education.  Kids multi-tasking - there's something you don't see everyday. 

We're the Nanobugs - those delightful little "microbes with attitude".  You can read about us on the Nanobugs page and observe a brief performance where we each say our own catch phrase.  Those catch phrases help embed a unique message that can hopefully lead your child to a healthy lifestyle.  The purpose of our website is to entertain your kids with our cute personalities while educating them (and you) about practical microbiology for promoting health.  Learning practical microbiology... sounds impressive doesn't it?!  This is really important "stuff".  Like you, we want to prevent infections and keep kids in school.  Hey Mom - that means that you would only miss work for fun things, like vacation, and you won't have to serve in your other role as nurse.  And what about the money you will save on co-pays at the doctor's office... not to mention avoiding expensive prescription antibiotics.  I'm sure you can come up with even more reasons for preventing infections.

Surely you recognize that kids need to learn to take responsibility for their own health.  Mothers usually assume the role of advocate for their children's health and activist for family health issues.  So you'll want to check out the Nanobugs blog where the Nanobugs are often the topics of debate and discussion related to current health issues.  Also, check out the Nanobugs Menagerie where you can learn about us and our world. 

View our Infection Prevention Sheets:

 

SalmonellaWhy Parents Should Think Twice Before Giving Baby Birds to Young Children for Easter

The latest CDC Kidtastics podcast for kids and parents teaches that baby birds are not good Easter presents due to the risk of illness from Salmonella. Listen to it here.

Products for Parents

Here are some products that will help you to teach and train children to help the family stay infection-free.

Dental Static Clings $1.00/cling

Stimulate children to be self-directed in brushing and flossing their teeth with this static cling. It attaches easily to the bathroom mirror or ceramic tile to serve a reminder to the whole family. Strep mutans is the nanobug that causes tooth decay. It has an ability to stick to the tooth surface so the educational message on this static cling is: "we don’t let go until you brush and floss". One of our focus groups found that this was an effective tool for improving compliance with oral hygiene even with 4-year-olds.

Handwashing Static Clings $1.00/cling

Reinforce the importance of thorough hand washing with fun and strategically placed static clings featuring the Clostridium difficile bacteria. These clings are great for patient and employee restrooms—especially in isolation. Each 2½" x 3½" cling attaches easily to mirrors and windows and can be removed just as easily for cleaning.

nanobugs Aprons $9.75

This unique apron serves as a reminder about the nanobugs that might be lurking in your kitchen and refrigerator, while making food preparation a bit more fun. This standard-size apron can be used in the kitchen or for backyard grilling.

nanobugs Card Collection $19.50/set

The nanobugs card collection is a fun way to learn about the bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live all around us but are too small to see except under a microscope (nano means "very, very small").

Through the character cards, learn about 46 microbes that we call "nanobugs" and whether they are helpful to the body or how to prevent them. Kids will love the cartoons and learning their scientific, fun-to-say names. Parents and teachers will love the accurate information on the microbes and how to avoid the ones that cause infection.

Each 60-card collection contains 46 nanobugs characters (28 bacteria, 15 viruses, and 3 fungi), and 14 informational cards in a beautiful tin with rounded corners and the nanobugs logo on the lid. Tin will hold more than 100 cards so there is room for additional nanobugs character cards as your collection expands.

nanobugs Playing Cards (Poker Size) $9.50

This is a regular deck of playing cards, but instead of jacks, kings, and queens, each card features the name of a real microbe. The nanobug cartoons on the cards make games more interesting while teaching a bit of microbiology.

 
 
Be sure to explore the activities on our website with your kids - and let the nanobugs entertain and educate your family at the same time. 

January 14, 2012

Are you sleep deprived?

Can’t remember your PIN number? Forgot where you put your keys? Sleepy and non-productive after lunch? Can’t remember the movie plot because you dozed off too many times when the lights were off? You are getting older but maybe your foggy head is simply the result of sleep deprivation that can be corrected. Take this survey and see.
January 3, 2012

4 Elements That Will Enhance Your Health and Happiness in 2012 and Beyond

The human body is an amazing creation. They all look different but operate pretty much the same. I think there are 4 elements of good health that are missing or fading in our lifestyle today that need our attention. To maximize the functioning of your body so you can look and feel better than ever, try giving it more, more, more of these four elements:
December 21, 2011

HO HO HO for Infection Prevention

Earlier this month, I watched most of a program on OWN (OprahWinfreyNetwork) about those people who serve as Santa Claus. The show was a unique peak inside this important role development. I learned that there are training programs called Santa Schools for those aspiring to become a “professional” and others seeking continuing education. One of the critical skills for a Santa-wannabe is the, “Ho Ho Ho”. That got me thinking…….

"The Nanobugs are really fantastic.  I am still laughing. Thanks for keeping me informed. "

Gladys S. – a senior citizen

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