Many parents seem to go the extra mile for their kids to be successful. Some parents do this by saving up money for their child’s college tuition or even paying for their kid’s first car. However, Tom Morse had a different idea of what he could do to help his daughter, Alina age 9, to succeed in life. Tom, a professional business consultant, decided to help his daughter start a company. Growing up in a health conscious family, Alina got inspired to create, not only a sugar free lollipop, but a lollipop that goes above and beyond. “Zollipops” are a sugar-free lollipop containing sweeteners; erythritol, xylitol and stevia. She said,” It helps freshen breath and balances the mouth’s pH, a measure of how acidic it is after eating”.
Alina’s zollipops are already being sold on Amazon and officemax.com. You may be able to find zollipops in some Whole Foods stores as well. She has big dreams for her product saying, she “hopes Zollipops will be included in all grocery stores, fast food meals for children or Lunchables, instead of treats like cookies or brownies. She also has plans to expand the product line to appeal more toward adults”.
I think her goals are very realistic considering the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, “tooth decay and cavities remain the most common chronic disease among children. It’s four times as frequent as asthma among adolescents 14-17. It’s also a problem for adults.: Nine out of 10 people over age 20 have some tooth decay”. Alina’s product is definitely a long anticipated solution to a problem that is effecting everybody in our society.
Tom and Alina claimed that everyone in the family helped, “Even Alina’s 5-year-old sister Lola who accidentally gave them the name when she mixed up the word “lollipop ” “. Perhaps one of the most important things Alina’s parents Tom and Suzanne do for their kids is that they are trying to teach them to never stop asking questions. Zollipops all started because Alina kept on asking her dad why no one makes a lollipop that is good for you. Now, so many people are going to benefit because of a child’s curiosity, and that is a beautiful thing.