Real-life advice for caring for sick children at home. From medicine-taking tips and comfort measures to recovery foods, hydration, and practical parenting strategies, these posts help families support children through illness, healing, and recovery with less stress and more confidence.
Isn’t it funny when doctors advise you to let diarrhea “run its course”? Okay, it might not feel funny when you’re sprinting to the bathroom every twenty minutes. But once the worst of it passes, you start wondering the same thing most people do: Wouldn’t it be nice if there were foods that could slow…
When one of my children has a fever, he or she looks downright pathetic. I call my family members and friends in search of the quickest natural ways to reduce fevers. Children just look so pitiful and pale when their temperatures are up. I know that a fever isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but…
When it comes to crafting, I absolutely love projects that are natural, pretty, and practical. Maybe that’s why I love to make personalized air fresheners, like this DIY Natural Air Freshener. This is such an easy way to add a little greenery to your home or car as well. But this one isn’t just pretty….
Is your kid puking or going to the bathroom non-stop due to a stomach flu? Try these stomach bug hacks to make clean up and care giving easier.
The only thing worse than a nasty stomach bug is watching your kids have that same nasty stomach bug! So. Much. Vomit. Thankfully, though, there are some great resources that we parents can tap into for our kids so that their brush with the stomach flu can be more bearable. That’s why so many people…