When Sharing
Isn’t Caring:
The Anti-Germ
Campaign

Children. They're our most valuable resource.

During times of crisis, it’s natural for children to feel vulnerable and scared. Children deserve to feel safe and confident. Adults have a responsibility to reassure and empower them - give them tools to obtain some level of control and authority over their surroundings.

The When Sharing Isn’t Caring: The Anti-Germ Campaign resource is THAT tool!

It helps children quell fears, feel confident and be empowered to promote health and hygiene in all environments, all the time.

It’s…

• Easy to use in any setting with kids (schools, clinics, camps, homes, etc.)

• Quick: takes less than 20 min and can be revisited often

• Based on National Health Education Standards (NHES) for PK-G8

• Integrated with free guides for teachers, parents, and caregivers

• Fun, styled like a graphic novel

• Positive, clear, and honest

• Flexible - protecting ourselves is relevant always, not just today

• Full of activities based in STEM, Language Arts, Social-Emotional Learning, and Art

• Created by three moms with 50+ combined years of professional experience in the education industry

Cindy W. Chan, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, RDMS

Emergency Medicine

Patients tend to have a heightened level of worry and anxiety when they hear of new viral strains. In situations where there are more unknowns than patients feel comfortable, it’s best to first remain calm and then assess what needs to be done to ensure safety and protection. For my youngest patients, it’s even more important to allay fears so that they can feel confident to take care of themselves the best they can and trust that those methods are effective. I take the same approach with my own children: I listen, I comfort, I give the facts, and teach them what to do. The more ownership they feel, the better off they will be in promoting personal health.

Rachelle Vardon, RN

Registered Nurse

Any viral outbreak is scary. And kids are typically the first to worry. By giving kids factual, practical ways to navigate germy environments, we empower kids and their families which can also ease any anxiety. As a nurse who is also a mom, I always look for resources designed in a child-friendly way to keep them engaged and find ways to help them understand the importance of health and prevention of sickness that would last with them in throughout their lives.

Adina Levitan, CCLS 

Certified Child Life Specialist

It is our duty to protect children from both physical and emotional harm. Hearing about a viral outbreak without knowing what it means or how to stay safe can be terrifying for children. Providing an understanding and knowledge of how to stay healthy is vital to their emotional and mental health.