When you're not there to remind your child to wash his or hands after the bathroom, playing outside, or before eating, you might be surprised how quickly they completely forget about the sink entirely. Don't belittle or shame your child over concerns about this hygiene issue. Be clear about the importance of hand washing, when it is expected, also consider sending them to school with hand sanitizer to encourage disinfecting without necessarily having to break their busy routine to run to the bathroom.
