Have you ever had a cough so ugly, so persistent, or so annoying that you wish it would just go away already? Odds are, you've had several of those. Because a cough is just that common. And since you've wished that your cough (or maybe your kids' coughs) could magically disappear, you've probably wondered if you can use Benadryl for cough to make your days, nights, and any … [Read more...]
Cough remedies for kids
If your child won’t stop coughing at night, you know how fast it turns into a long night for everyone. You try water. You adjust pillows. You run through all the “go-to” remedies people swear by… and somehow they’re still coughing. Some things help. A lot of things don’t. Between daycare germs, lingering coughs that won’t go away, and allergy flare-ups, we’ve dealt with this … [Read more...]
How I got my kids to wash their hands
This post was sponsored by Reese’s Pinworm Medicine, however all thoughts, opinions, and memories are my own. Sometimes we moms have to resort to drastic measures. There aren’t many things that terrify me enough to resort to Machiavellian ruthlessness with my children. But, the thought of a pinworm infestation in my house is most definitely one of them. One of my kids … [Read more...]
Parenting Hack: Taking the stress out of giving kids medicine
Have you had the joy of giving your kids medicine? Please tell me that I am not the only one that's had it spit in my face, onto the floor, or hurled to the ceiling. For years I struggled with giving Pea her twice daily doses of medicines to treat her Juvenile Arthritis. As little as she is (she's fallen off the growth charts several times) she is a fighter. Seriously, … [Read more...]
Moms weigh in on how to relieve nighttime coughing
One of my most popular parenting posts is all about stomach bugs hacks. Being a parent can be hard work sometimes. One of the reasons I started this blog was to share practical parenting tips that would make our lives as caregivers easier. By now, I've dealt with all sorts of nasty kid germs and their associated symptoms. From coughing relief to pinworm treatment, we've … [Read more...]