A positive attitude improves children's health

Hello, cold and flu season. With damp, chilly winter weather, and school contact with all those other little germ factories, it's not that surprising if a child suddenly is coughing, sneezing or worse.

While most people are well aware of the medical steps to help children get better, parents sometimes forget there are emotional things they can do to help their child, too. This awareness is important because children often feel bad about feeling bad. How many parents have heard their children apologize for being ill, saying, “Mom, I'm sorry I’m sick?”

What can be done? Start with a smile.

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