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What's it take for you to call in sick?

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A wave of coughing, congestion, and discomfort has swept through my home. It came on quickly, as it usually does, during the weeks when I haven't had enough sleep and the kids at my son's preschool seem to be more sniffly than usual. It's inevitable every that every couple of months during the winter, we will go through an alarming number of tissues, cartons of orange juice, and hours spent sitting in a steamy bathroom.

I've gotten pretty good at handling cold symptoms, especially since I've been a parent, and have my basket of medicines and remedies on the ready. What I am not good about, quite honestly, is taking time off to really fight back against the germs and weariness.

Healthy kids, happy families: A round-up

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January in my house is always busier than the holidays. And our New Year schedule always seems more insane since it's the month when everyone seems to be sneezing more, sleeping less and getting antsy for the summer sun.

We can't stop the sniffles or convince you to get in bed at a (more) decent hour, but we can save you a little time and research. We've compiled the health headlines from Shine we know parents will want to read so you can stay up on wellness issues without adding one more thing to your to do list.

Vicks VapoRub may cause breathing problems rather than relief for kids

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Vicks VapoRub, a common cold aid that has been on the market for over a hundred years, may do more harm than good, researchers revealed today.

Natural Home Remedies for 4 Common Kid Ailments

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There's a time and a place for antibiotics and other medications, but when it comes to ailments like sniffles or constipation, tried-and true natural treatments often work just as well as over-the-counter pharmaceuticals. Meant to stimulate the body's ability to heal itself, these treatments come without fears about mystery ingredients. After all, lemons don't come with warning labels and potential side effects.

Of course, it's important to note that just because something is natural doesn't necessarily mean it's safe. If you're considering a homespun remedy for one of the common kid ailments below, you should bounce the idea off of your pediatrician first.

Stress relief for jittery kids

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r As far as we know, there is no such thing as kiddie-Xanax yet. Thankfully, parents of high-strung, nervous, or tantrum-prone tots (or even those with a simple case of first day of school jitters) can find drug-free solace in Bach's Original Flower...

Help a reader out: Know any cures for summer colds?

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Ugh, summer colds. Winter colds aren't exactly a walk in the (snowy) park, but at least most people are stuck inside anyway. Summer colds always seem to land during the most glorious days filled with sunshine and barbecues and day trips to the beach. And if you are like Shine reader Jess, they...