How to Remember to Take Meds (or Give Them!)
Do you take meds yourself and have problems remembering if you took them or not? How do you keep track of whether you’ve given meds to a child (especially if another caregiver is involved)?
The Best Probiotics for Kids
What do you think are the best probiotics for kids (or yourself)? How much have you researched probiotics for gut health and more?
Postpartum Tuesday: Oogiebear Ear and Nose Cleaner
WOW: there are a TON of new products to help when your baby has a cold. I remember being amazed at how TINY my boys’ little noses were, and how bad I felt if they got so stuffy they couldn’t sleep. At the same time, MAN did they hate the sprays, the Snotsucker, the Boogie wipes…
The Head Cold vs. Your Baby
When my first son, J, was a baby and toddler, his colds were the worst. I remember hanging out on the floor of our little bathroom with the shower on full-blast. Steam filled the air as I tried to keep him entertained — and sweated like a fiend in my sweater. (Since I worried his little body might get overheated…
Sick Kids, Work Schedules, Childcare Arrangements, and Excuses
How many layers of backup childcare do you have? When your child is sick, who is the first responder (and, if it’s different, who is the person who stays home)? If you have to miss work, what excuse do you give your boss? We’ve talked a lot about childcare over the years, including the general…
