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There was a new study commissioned by the maker Pine-Sol cleaners, that found that children who perform better at school almost always identify their homes with scents associated with clean. The study also showed a correlation between memory of positive scents and performance, demonstrating that it begins at an early age and is something that parents can impact.
- Children who perform better at school almost always identify their homes with scents associated with clean – 84% of students reporting GPAs of A or B had positive childhood home smells – using descriptors like “lemony, minty or clean”; with only 16% noting negative smells at home.
- Those who recalled their childhood home as being an environment with negative smells or aromas were two-times more likely to have a lower grade point average (GPA) than those that did not.
- The study demonstrated a positive connection between a well-cared home and the sort of stable family environment that promotes academic success, self-esteem, learning and harmony – and enhances achievement later in life.
I have memories of coming home from school and smelling that Lemon Fresh Pine-Sol scent that my Mom would use to clean our home. Pine-Sol has two brand new scents,Garden Fresh and Outdoor Fresh, that can help you keep your home clean and smelling fresh. They also have developed the first ever easy-to-pour flip-cap offering controlled pouring
Pine-Sol is donating $40,000 to Reading Is Fundamental, and also for every two “Likes” in March that the Pine-Sol’s Facebook page receives, they will donate a book to Reading Is Fundamental, up to 5,000 books. Reading Is Fundamental is the largest family and children’s literacy nonprofit organization in the United States, giving away 16 million new books per year to children in need.
Giveaway – One lucky reader will win a book prize pack that includes three titles:
- My People, illustrated by Charles R Smith Jr
- The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney
- The Dot by Peter H Reynolds
- Pine-Sol branded tote
These three books are being given away in honor of National Reading Month (March 2011).
How to Enter – Just leave a comment letting me know what your favorite children’s book is, or what book you love to read to your kids.
The giveaway will close on Tuesday, April 5th at 9:00 pm. Good Luck!
This post was sponsored by Pine-Sol through a compensated Mom Bloggers Club member program.
Lori N. says
Silly books are our favorite! Skippy Jon Jones and Froggy books always make us laugh! My personal favorite is The Velveteen Rabbit!
Judie M. says
I love to read any of the Dr. Seuss books to my boys, but another favorite when they were younger was “Guess How Much I Love You.”
jessica says
we love reading! Skippy jon jones, and all the dont let the pigeon books are some of our favorites!!
tasha says
We love reading and our son is just beginning to get really into books. I love all the Dr. Seuss books for his age. Thanks for the giveaway!
Katherine A says
We love The Little red Train books.