Germs, Your Child, and Visitors

Asking guests to take off their shoes before entering your home and to wash their hands before interacting with your child can be tiring.

Rather than always feeling like a gate keeper, try hanging some little signs that will tell them the house rules. Get creative!

Here are some of my ideas:

• Create fun collages, or use computer clip art, posters, or even yard signs that ask guests to respect your house rules and protect your child. 
• Make a small "Stop!" sign in your front entryway that lists out your requests for visitors. 
• Have a nice place for guests to place their shoes and have a bin of new socks available to give to guests to wear. (Bare feet can be as dirty as shoes, especially in the summer.) 
• Hang these notes and signs on your front door, near where your child usually spends time, or anywhere to help keep germs outside and kids healthy.

This isn't about offending guests. It is about keeping your child healthy.

Don't be afraid to come up with effective ways to share your child's needs with anyone who enters your home!

I learned a long time ago that my child's health and well-being are a lot more important to me than risking someone's hurt feelings. It's not personal - it's just what has to be done!

Here is a great sign that is free to download & print.

Read Marty’s many insightful articles about raising her daughter, Casey.