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7 handy hacks for the dreaded stomach flu

May 7, 2019 by Herchel Scruggs 31 Comments

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...]

Moms weigh in on how to relieve nighttime coughing

April 14, 2018 by Herchel Scruggs 7 Comments

Advice for parents from parents who’ve been there too. These sick kid tips and resources are provided by moms. We asked for tricks and tips from parents who have allergy suffering children and got these great cough remedies.

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...]

3 Tell-Tale Signs To Pay Attention to If You Have an Infant

October 15, 2017 by Herchel Scruggs 1 Comment

This post was sponsored as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.  Motherhood can turn the bravest of women into a quivering mass of fear. Have you ever just stared at your newborn and poked him just to make sure he was still alive? No -- me neither. I have a wonderful relationship with my … [Read more...]

What you need to have on hand in case your kids get sick!

September 22, 2017 by Herchel Scruggs 7 Comments

What you need to keep on hand in case the kids get sick!

Have you ever had to run into a grocery store or pharmacy with a contagious kid because you had no other choice? The guilt is overwhelming. When my husband is away, my kids always seem to get sick. I can't leave a contagious child with family members while I run get sick kid supplies because that puts their kids in danger of catching the illness. My mother and mother in law … [Read more...]

Don’t be caught without your sick kid toolkit again!

June 3, 2016 by Herchel Scruggs 4 Comments

Let’s be honest, you don’t have a sick kid toolkit in your house right now. Guess what? You need one! Kids get sick when you least expect it, so be prepared. Every time my kids get sick, I have to run to the store to get medicine. Keeping things you'll need at a time when it won't be convenient to go to the store is my best practical parenting tip. If you don't have one, … [Read more...]

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