Jul 28, 2022Because Health
Packing lunches for school is a lot of work! We know from firsthand experience how hard it can be to pack something nutritious that your kids will actually eat. Plus if you’re trying to reduce the amount of food packaging or plastic waste in your kid’s...
Aug 4, 2021Because Health
Whether you’re headed to the office or about to drop the kids off at school, breakfast on the go is just a part of life sometimes. We’ve definitely explored every breakfast bar option on the grocery shelves, but wouldn’t it be nice to have a...
Jul 29, 2021Because Health
Updated for Fall 2021!As soon as August rolls around, all we can think of backpacks! A new backpack is often the most exciting thing on the back to school shopping list, especially if the one from last year is torn to shreds or not big enough anymore. Many backpacks...
Apr 7, 2021Because Health
Updated for 2021!This is a toolkit that is an easy to understand guide to best and safe practices for reopening childcare providers and schools during COVID-19. The toolkit has summaries of best practices from the CDC, EPA, and others in one place. Our recommendations...
Apr 7, 2021Hannah Donart, MPH and Karen Wang, PhD
Updated for 2021!As childcare facilities and schools gear up for reopening, water quality is another area that can be affected by COVID-19 closures. Water stagnation in closed or sparsely used school facilities can lead to buildup of harmful pathogens and...
Aug 8, 2019Haleigh Cavalier
The beginning of the new school year is right around the corner and school-aged children around the country will be heading back to an environment full of learning, creative expression, and…air pollution? Unfortunately, yes. Well, what does this even mean? And what...
Aug 6, 2019Stephanie Brinker, MPH
As soon as August rolls around, we instantly start planning for back to school. While this month is filled with exciting beginnings (new school, new supplies, new teachers), one thing always remains the same… what do I pack in my kid’s lunch box?! We asked...
Aug 6, 2019Hannah Donart, MPH
It’s almost the end of summer and time to start thinking about those back-to-school supplies. Backpack, lunch box, pencils, pens, crayons, notebooks, NSF/ANSI 53 certified water bottles to filter lead…wait, what was that last one? Yep, many children in this...
Sep 12, 2018Because Health
Some of them revolve around cleaning supplies, but others are as simple as asking other parents to turn their cars off while they wait in the pickup line or becoming a shoe free facility. Check out the full list of tips through the link in bio.
