When one of my children has a fever, he or she looks downright pathetic. The only thing worse is when both of them have elevated temps. They just look so pitiful and pale when their temperatures are up. I know that a fever isn’t a bad thing, but sometimes it is … [Read more...]
7 handy hacks for the dreaded stomach flu
Hi! I'm glad you stopped by... You are here because you know how much stomach bugs suck, right? You know what's horrible--being the one cleaning up after someone with the stomach flu. As a mom of two little germ magnets these hacks were born of desperation. A stomach … [Read more...]
Parenting Hacks: 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 … [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 … [Read more...]
How to help your child kick that nighttime cough
Is there anything worse than getting into your own bed to hear your child frantically coughing at night? Nighttime cough can linger long after the illness is gone. As a mom, I am always in search for the best cough remedy for my kids! All coughs seem different, but the … [Read more...]