Plan Ahead
The last tip is one you can do in
advance. Before you get the first
hint of a runny nose or sore throat,
prepare for when you do. Set some
special toys and movies aside for your
sick day, keep easy to prepare snacks
and freezer meals on hand, and teach
your kids to prepare simple meals
like sandwiches or cereal so they can
help themselves when needed.
As parents, we do so much for our
families and when we aren’t feeling
well, a smoothly run household can
spiral out of control fast. It’s okay to
let the house go and rely on others
for a few days. If the parent has time
to rest, they should be back to their
old selves in no time.
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