Last week I shared 11 Flu Survival Tips that work for us. This week I’m sharing another 11…just in case!
1) Take out that special blanket or cuddly toy that makes your child feel comfort.
2) To help clear your head, and your child’s, run the shower on hot and close yourselves in the bathroom. Get a good dose of steam to help clear your airways. Tell stories to help pass the time.
3) Keep drinking fluids, even if you don’t feel like it. Remember you have to set a good example! Try non-caffeine fruit teas, honey lemon drinks, juice, or whatever works. Use a straw or a special cup to help give a novelty factor to it.
4) Think ahead and have a little surprise set aside for when you need it. You may be feeling down while your child is fine. A new toy or activity they can do on their own can buy you a little rest time. I used to be happy with my own glue stick!
5) Once you are feeling better, don’t forget to change your toothbrushes to get rid of those germs.
6) Have a few ideas planned for down days. Felt boards, magazines, books, busy books, fun workbooks, etc.
DIY Felt Board
7) Have your child take on the ‘parent’ role to feel special. It will also help foster some independence in them. Be sure to compliment them with praise and cuddles.
8) Give yourself time to recover.
9) If you have the option to order your groceries over the internet and have them delivered. This is a great option to try out now, if you haven’t done so before.
10) Take offers, or ask, if you need anything.
11) Teach your children to ‘do the Dracula’ as we call it….if you can’t make it to a tissue, sneeze into your elbow so the next thing you touch doesn’t become infectious.
How do you pass the time with kids when you or they are ill?
TheBargainBabe says
I have known to sneeze into your elbow but did NOT know the cool, kid friendly name for it…the Dracula! Love it, thanks!
Crystal McClean says
I can’t remember where I heard that phrase, but it’s stuck with me and it really works for the kiddo’s- it makes sneezing more fun 😉
Tammy @ creativekkids.com says
Such great tips to remember! What a great time to get groceries delivered–too often we push ourselves too soon.
Crystal McClean says
You’re right, when we’re at home we can’t really stop for much…the kids still need to be fed 😉 Sometimes delivery works out to be less than the cost of gas for us to go to the shops, so we can’t complain about that!
Adelien Tan says
Nice Dracula picture. LOL… Put some cut onion on a plate in the room will get you cured faster and even it can prevent the flu spread. I have a lot of flu often here.
Crystal McClean says
I’ve heard about an onion before, we’ll have to try it next time!
Elizabeth (Rock-A-Bye Parents) says
Great tips! I’ve been doing everything to help us avoid the flu this year, and so far so good (knock on wood). Thanks for linking up at Rock-A-Bye Parents Parenting Pointers Sunday Linky Party!
Crystal McClean says
Good luck on staying healthy this year 🙂 Flu is one of those things, unfortunately, where it also depends a lot on the actions of others as well as yourself.
Theres Just One Mommy says
Love the Dracula sneeze pics!
Crystal McClean says
They were fun to take, thanks!
Jill says
These are great tips, the flu can be a real show stopper!
Thank you for stopping by the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop this week. We hope to see you drop by our neck of the woods next week!
Crystal McClean says
It really is horrible, isn’t it, Jill? I’m wishing you and your family lots of health and happiness this year 🙂
Thaleia (@Something2Offer) says
Thanks for sharing on the Thoughtful Spot Blog Hop. I’m featuring your flu activities this week.
Crystal McClean says
Awesome! And may 2014 see you and your family in good health 😉