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The Germiest Places at Home
I know that I've been a little obsessed about germs lately, but it's flu season and I'm trying to get through this one unharmed. I'm washing my hands constantly, not touching my face — I'm even making my own hand sanitizer. The Hygiene Council just released this year's findings of its annual home hygiene study, and the results have me motivated to do some serious Fall cleaning.
Sick Days Are Not For Moms
Do moms ever have downtime — even when they are sick? That's what a pregnant colleague wondered when her son recently came down with an ear infection and a nasty case of pink eye. She rented him movies, set up art projects, and occupied her tot to keep him happy.
Is It Possible to Keep One Kid Healthy When Another Is Sick?
What's worse than a sick baby? Two sick babies. Last week my daughter fell ill with a fever, cough, and a snotty nose.
How to Avoid Getting Your Significant Other Sick
Spring is here, but with the temperature change brings illness. I know too many people sick with a cold, the flu, or stomach bug right now, so here are some ways to prevent spreading your sick germs to your loved one.
- Don't touch your significant other or their personal stuff.
Call in Sick to Work When . . .
When I feel a cold coming on, I want nothing more than to complain about my discomfort and lie on the couch watching romantic comedies. Let's face it though, we can't always call in sick for a little case of the sniffles. We also don't want to downplay our symptoms and go to work when a contagious virus is pulsing through our bodies.
Relationship Protocol: Is Your Significant Other a Good Caregiver?
With Winter comes cold and flu season — blah! Though some of you like to be alone when you're sick, many of you like to be taken care of, cuddled, and kept company.
When you're in a relationship though (especially when you're living together), it's your significant other that adopts the role your mom used to play — bringing you chicken soup and making sure you have everything you need — but not all men are well equipped in that department.
Tricks My Mama Taught Me: No School, No Fun
Kids are notorious for bluffing an illness to get out of school, but moms have a few tricks up their sleeves for knowing when our tots should stay home from school. For those times when it's too close to call, having a few guidelines for sick days will keep your tot in check.
When I was a kid, most of my friend's moms had a rule: If they stayed home from school due to illness, there was no playing allowed.
You Know You're a Mother When: You Get Sick
The other morning, I pulled my covers over my head — the silent signal to my husband and kids that I was out of commission. Though it only happened a couple times this year, it was awfully hard to stay in bed — especially when I heard a bag of cereal spilling on the kitchen floor and my daughter announce that she washed her hair with hand soap. But, I was more scared of the possibility of falling ill for longer and since my head felt like cement and I was nauseous and dizzy — there was no other option.
The How-To Lounge: Calling in Sick, When You're Not
We’re all human, which means there are mornings when we wake up wanting to skirt our responsibilities for the day. I don’t recommend playing hooky on a weekly or even monthly basis, but there’s nothing wrong with enjoying a mental health day now and then. There are responsible ways to get out of work for 24 hours and then there are completely silly ones.
This or That: Drunken Debauchery
Out with a large group of friends, including the newest guy you’ve been seeing, you end up drinking too much too fast. Before you know it, the night’s passed you by in a blur. You’ve definitely had one or two too many and your date has to practically carry you home.
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