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 sometimes it is important to get the fever in your child down. Fevers are the … [Read more...]
7 handy hacks for the dreaded stomach flu
Stomach issues suck, right? And guess what? It's also loads of fun cleaning up after another person suffering from a stomach bug. That's why these handy stomach bug tips are a lifesaver for parents! As a mom of two little germ magnets, these hacks were born of exhaustion and desperation. A stomach virus attacked my son and transformed my peaceful home into a battlefield. … [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...]
How to comfort kids with the flu
There is nothing more heart wrenching than watching your young child wrestle with illness. This year's flu is particularly horrid with a severe cough and fever that leaves even the youngest children and healthy adults bedridden. When it comes to life with sick kids all you want is to take away their pain and discomfort so they can be back to their adorable troublemaking … [Read more...]