If you want to raise healthy habits kids, there are certain things that you can do to educate them. Although there is no surefire way to keep your kids away from germs, there are certain steps you can take to teach you children how to prevent germs from spreading. The first line of defense of course is to have them wash their hands regularly. They need to avoid sharing objects with other people (for example, avoid sharing toothbrushes, towels, utensils, combs, etc.). Another very simple strategy is to teach your children to always avoid people who have a cold, a runny nose, a cough or a fever. It may sound like a no brainer to you but it is not so obvious to little kids. Make sure that your children see the pediatrician on a regular basis for their yearly physical exams and always ask for ways to keep them safe and sound. And remember that a nutritious diet and good physical exercise help little ones to stay healthy and happy.