Schools are germ magnets. Children can easily pass on viruses to their classmates, who come home sick (and pretty soon the whole family is down with the flu, too!). In fact, surveys show that kids have an average of about six colds a year. While colds aren't life-threatening, each day that your child stays home from school makes it more difficult for him to catch up on … [Read more...] about How to reduce your child’s sick days
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12 Natural Cold Remedies
There's no 'magic pill' that can cure the common cold. That's because the symptoms we associate with this—cough, cold, fever, chills—can be triggered by thousands of viruses, which can mutate and resist any medication. However, there are ways to relieve the most uncomfortable symptoms or boost your immune system so your body beats the virus faster. Best of all, these methods … [Read more...] about 12 Natural Cold Remedies
7 Facts About Childhood Colds
Studies show that young children will catch a cold as many as 8 times a year. Their under-developed immune systems make them more susceptible to viruses. Babies and toddlers are also more likely to put things in their mouths or rub their eyes (one of the fastest ways for viruses to spread), and daycare and pre-school are notorious hotbeds for disease. One kid gets sick, and … [Read more...] about 7 Facts About Childhood Colds