Congrats to our winner Shawn B!
I have to say my least favorite time of year is the cold and flu season. I’m a germ freak, so whenever I go out I wipe down everything. Do you get that way? I’m so grateful stores now carry disinfectant wipes, so I can wipe down the cart before shopping. Of course I always carry disinfectant in my purse as well. With young kids, you just never know what they are picking up, so it’s always best to be prepared. 
I’m excited to be apart of a three part series program for Children’s Mucinex. Come back for tips on keeping children smiling and entertained when they have the sick day blues through the month. Today I have a few tips on dealing with the cold and flu season.
5 tips
- Slow down. I know it’s super hard to get kids to actually slow down but I have found by doing puzzles, coloring activities and watching Disney movies I have been able to get them to rest.
- Wash hands regularly to stop the germs from spreading and avoid getting more people sick.
- Drink lots of liquids, mostly water.
- Be patient and give yourself a “sick day” so you can recover.
- Get enough sleep. This will help empower the immune system.
Even though there are ways to deal with the cold or flu, children still do unfortunately still get sick. During the “sick” months, I make sure to always have Children’s Mucinex on hand. It is great way to relieve symptoms of colds or flu, if your kids do get sick. Mucinex is the #1 doctor recommended OTC expectorant among Internists, General Practitioners and Family Practitioners. I’ve found the mini melts for kids work great for coughs as well. It really is no fun to see my kids sick, so I’m glad there are a few things to help. I also love that my kids are extra snuggly. It’s probably the only time they’ll snuggle up to me on the couch.
When your child has a bad cold, you both can feel miserable. Children’s Mucinex is the #1 children’s brand for relieving congestion* and provides fast acting relief from your child’s worst cold symptoms. Try Children’s Mucinex Multi-Symptom Cold if your child needs relief from stuffy nose and chest congestion. Always use Children’s Mucinex Multi-Symptom Cold as directed. (*Based on IRI unit share data for the 52 weeks ending November 2012)
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Giveaway
Mucinex is going to give one of my fabulous readers a $100 CVS gift card so you can stock up on everything you need. Leave a comment to win. Please answer the question below.
What activity makes your child smile when under the weather?”
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This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. You have 72 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.
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This sweepstakes runs from 2/6/2013 – 3/31/2013
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Margie Visnick
Snuggles and movies!
Briana R
My kids love playing with legos and building all sorts of creations!
Shawn B!
Snuggles! The really giggly kind – getting right up into their neck!
Amy | Amy's Cooking Adventures
My kiddies always light right up when they find out that they get a movie day when they’re sick!
Mami2jcn
My daughter likes watching Nick Jr. when she’s under the weather.
Beth A.
My boys love to pick what’s for dinner when they are sick. It is one way I can guarantee they will eat at least a couple bites (neither one will eat much when sick).
Becky Greene
Silly cartoons are sure to make my little one laugh – no matter what!
Jamie Larsen
My babies love to just watch a movie or color when they’re sick.. sometimes that doesnt help and they just wanna be held by mommy or daddy
Shelly
Getting to lay on the couch and watch TV is a real treat when my kiddo is sick!
Catherine
My oldest likes to play video games and my youngest likes to be read to when he is feeling sick.
Lauren
Hugs and kisses! Also, we make ice pops together using 100% fruit juice and a banana. Healthy, refreshing and delicious! It’s fun bonding and my kids love it! Thanks for sharing and looking forward to your other posts! Thanks Children’s Mucinex! Great product.
Tiffany A.
Snuggling and lots of rocking! She likes to be held close while singing songs!
Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista
My son loves to watch endless episodes of Bob the Builder on Tv when he’s sick. So right now, this very minute, he’s next to me on the couch doing just that!
Jenna
Painting, my little boy loves making messes and painting is messy! :)
KW
We watch movies and read.
Kelly D
When my kids are sick I usually give them a new coloring book, so we can color together or play Tic Tac Toe. They love these activities.
Erin
My niece loves to be read to when she isn’t feeling well. Thanks!!
Heather @ What Does She Do All Day?
We do lots of snuggle and popsicles to stay hydrated!
Eva Scott
My son very much likes quality time with mommy and daddy when he’s sick.
Rachel
My kids love to snuggle and giggle at funny movies.
amyinsc
My little ones like to bring their favorite pillow and blanket downstairs, snuggle on the couch, and watch cartoons.
Theresa Janke
My son loves to snuggle when he is sick
Karen S
My girls love blankets and pillows on the couch and watching a movie!
Dezi A
Playing the xbox or wii. Pretty much anything with a screen. :)
Julie
My son loves to play with his trains and my daughter just likes to snuggle with our kitty when they’re sick.
Brandi
My children love playing with Playdoe Even when they are sick they are still really busy so this gets them to sit and have some relaxing time.
Kyla
My little bear loves to color on large pieces of draft paper taped to the wall. He smiles when he walks by and shows me what he made.
Leia
Movies, snuggles & playing with his cars- he loves to make up conversations between the cars.
keshakeke
My daughter loves to cuddle and watch silly movies. Even though she is not feeling well, she still enjoys the snuggle time and attention! I love to give it to her too!
Cindy Brickley
A big bowl of Macaroni and Tuna Fish! And he can eat the whole pound of it!
Linda Cosentino
Hugs, kisses and warm freshly baked cookies always help make my daughter feel better!
Leslie
My son enjoys resting on the couch with a good show while getting his back rubbed. Mom is right there rubbing his back while reading her book :)
Lauren V.
Reading books
Cam's Nan
My tinies like to snuggle and watch their shows.
Heather
My kids just like laying on the couch and watching movies!
Karen Tecklenburg
They love to watch movies and play video games.
barbara n
My kids just want to lay on the couch and watch movies…and they get to eat and drink in the Living room (which isn’t usually allowed :)
cindi
easy for my son – video games. my daughter – movies, popcorn, hot chocolate and blankets
Lori Z.
A new book and snuggling together to read it.
Tracey F
My littles love to snuggle with their dad or me and watch some tv when they are sick.
Amber E.
Lots of mommy cuddles and a video game ;)
Becky U
When my son was little he loved to read comics or play Legos. He’s 32 now and still loves his Legos!
labbie1
Snuggling down together on the couch with our dogs was always a fav for my son!
Kala
Just holding them while laying on the couch watching cartoons or movies and eating some special foods
Crystal
When I’m sick, I love curling up on the couch under a blanket and watching I Love Lucy or Doris Day movies and that my husband and daughters (both older teenagers) take care of the house and me.
Mercedes C
A silly puppet show works everytime. And it makes mommy feel better to hear them laugh even when they feel rotten.
Jen
My kids love a day off from school and chores and love watching movies all day. I also like to have popsicles to offer, helps keep them hydrated and sweet!
jessica w
I don’t have kids,but my nieces always like watching a movie, snuggling, and a fun sweet or getting to pick dinner
Emily
Cartoons and cuddles
Pamela Gifford
Construction paper, glue and scissors. We have endless creations and lots of fun.
Katy
My sons loves playing board games :)
Melissa M
My kids always liked to snuggle with me on the counch watching their favorite Disney movies or in the bed with me.
Karen
No children yet, but as I am a child at heart, I love snuggling up in a blanket and watching TV, especially I Love Lucy. Always cheers me up.
rachel
Ice cream always seems to work ;)
Eligonma
Reading his favorite books!
Elizabeth @ HobbyLobbyist
Singing silly songs together!
Elena
watching his favorite cartoons
Dorothy Green
My daughter loves fries & movies.
Wehaf
Watching The Princess Bride is really good medicine!
Lindsey R
My kids love playing games, baking oatmeal cookies and relaxing! What a fun program and great tips!
Brenna S
My 3 kids enjoy napping and watching tv when they are sick. Typically between sports, after school activities and homework they don’t get to watch any tv so it’s a treat! My youngest who is 5 likes to snuggle when she is sick. I definitely love that!
Karen S.
Thanks for all the great tips on trying to stay well. I agree with them all. We are all on the go sometimes and forget to rest. My 8&11 year old both slow down when they are sick and just usually stay in bed, drink lots of liquids and read books.
Susan Smith
My kids like laying in our bed watching a movie or cartoons when they aren’t feeling well
Sally P
Hugs – and movies :)
Karyn
My kids love to snuggle and color!
Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen
Hugs, kisses, and lots of books!
Sonya Morris
It always makes my child smile by playing board games and watching their favorite shows while snuggling on the couch when they are not feeling well. I love the extra snuggling!
Sonya Morris
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Sonya Morris
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courtney b
we lay in bed and watch bubble guppies or fresh beat band!
Tisha
Movies & snuggles!
Holly
Cuddles and Loves……; )
susan
Even when he’s under the weather my little one always smiles at his favorite stories!
Mel :)
Cuddling w/thier babies & Good Luck Charlie ;)
Katie
Cartoons and Disney Movies!
Amber
TV is what my kids love when they are sick.
lace
snuggling, reading books, and watching movies.
christina
cartoons
Holly B
Favorite cartoons and snuggling on the couch.
Jessie C.
A fun movie or cartoon with snacks work the wonder when under the weather.
Ashley
My little boy loves his stuffed puppy dog when he doesn’t feel good. He just cuddles it all day.
latanya
My son likes watching Spongebob or the Fresh Beat Band to cheer him up.
maria cantu
watching bugs bunny videos usually does the trick
Ashley Hatten
Watching TV in bed or playing their 3DS. My oldest son likes to read on the iPad as well :) THANKS
ashleygatewood1(AT)gmail.com
Heather Corona
When my daughter is sick, she always asks for homemade chicken soup! It’s my aunt’s recipe… the smell and warmth of the soup with noodles and oyster crackers twice a day does the trick. What makes it fun is to serve it in a mug, just like my mom used to do for me…easy to hold the handle and sip!
Madeline
My child likes eating noodle soup and watching a Harry Potter movie when she’s sick.
Erika
Lots of snuggles! :)
chambanachik at gmail dot com
KM
My 3-year-old doesn’t slow down, even when she is sick, so playing outside cheers her up. My baby on the other hand loves to be held… all day.
Tiffany Winner
watching cartoons all day
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Tamar
My son loves playing with his lego.
tara pittman
letting them watch tv all day
LaDonna G
my kids love getting goldfish in their chicken soup
Kelly Massman
we read; Thanks for a chance to win!
kmassmanATgmailDOTcom
HilLesha
My son loves playing with his LEGOs.
Carol Irwin
inside with movies,good food and snacks and rest
Margaret Smith
Usually playing games or watching movies together.
CATHY TRUMAN
They like having chicken noodle soup and watching a funny movie.
Stephanie V.
watching movies and making a bed on the couch
Kate F.
Watching Disney movies
Wild Orchid
My son loves to cuddle with me and his favorite blanket while watching his favorite movies when he is feeling under the weather.
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 @ gmail dot com
Cynthia C
My kids always smiled when they got a new book to read.
Julie
Putting her dollhouse at couch level so she can play and rest at the same time makes her smile.
Stephanie Larison
Finger painting and snuggling up
catherine copeland
My little one loves when I read him a book & even when he’s under the weather it still brings him lots of joy
teechbiz at gmail dot com
Anastasia
Getting comfy and snuggling on the couch while watching their favorite tv shows :)
Emily
Watching Dora makes my son feel better.
gina
Playing with his wooden blocks.
janna
renting lots of movies
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linda lansford
rent a dvd they haven’t seen
Betty C
Lots of cuddles, chicken soup and TV
syy
My little cousin likes making storybooks and watching movies when she’s under the weather, not at the same time though :D
songyueyu at gmail
ky2here
A pinata is always a nice touch.
Amy Tong
going for a walk for fresh air makes my kids smile when they are under the weather.
amy [at] utry [dot] it
Lynn
We watch his favorite movie–Finding Nemo.
angie lilly
If they are sick but not too sick, baking their favorite iced sugar cookies is always a fun option!
Kenny F
playing games!
Sarah L
No kids. I sleep as much as possible, drink lots of water and hot herbal tea and use essential oils.
Thanks for the contest.
Erica Best
he love to bake cupcake when he is sick
Erica Best
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Kimbery Hilbert
My girl likes to watch the wizard of oz.
ANGEL JACKLYN
ANYTHING THAT DOESN’T INVOLVE LAYING DOWN IN BED. LOL. ROAMING AROUND THE HOUSE AND DOING WHO KNOWS WHAT… MAKING A MESS.
Brenda Elsner
My kids like to snuggle and watch movies
Kayla
We like to watch movies!
BusyWorkingMama
My daughter loves to work on art projects.
Kathryn C
fleece blanket , on the couch, tomato soup and paper dolls books
cassandra
Reading books and being read to while cuddlinggg
shirley zolenski
She likes to color
Gianna
Favorite movies.
mary j
Chicken soup and playing card games
Nicole Larsen
Cuddling, watching movies and having ice cream :)
heather c
Drawing comic strips all day long. Good stories!
Tabathia B
coloring and watching tv
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