5 Ways To Stay Sane When Your Kids Are Sick

What's worse than having the flu? When your kids get the flu.  We can all agree that one of the worst things about being a parent is knowing that there's not much you can do about it.

Taking care of my kids when they're sick totally stresses me out! They think I'm Super Mom; they totally expect that I can cure them with a kiss and a band-aid. When I can't, it's hard for all of us.

I remember calling my mom the first time my son was sick. I was desperate for her expertise as a mother and retired nurse. My son had a virus; there wasn't much she could do. She came anyway. She helped me hold cool rags on his forehead and we took turns staying up with him all night. There wasn't a lot she could do, but she was there and her experience and suggestions were incredibly valuable to me.

I'm still very much in need of tips and tricks for dealing with this mothering rite of passage.  TODAY.com has some great life hacks for staying sane when your kids are sick.

Check out their tips on how to manage your exhaustion and theirs on the next page.

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