Let’s face it, we all feel a little like kids around Christmas time. No matter how old we get, no matter how much the world tries to kick the childlike wonder out of us, we can’t stifle the sense of excitement that comes with the holiday season. When we become parents, however, the excitement of Christmas is amplified a thousandfold. We get to experience Christmas as a child vicariously through them, as we try to recapture (and, let’s face it, improve upon) our most precious childhood holiday experiences.
But there’s nothing that quashes the festive fun faster than sick kids. We want to share joyous memories with our little ones over the holiday season, not to spend Christmas day wiping snotty noses and wincing as the “jingle bell rock” is drowned out by their anguished screams.
If you want to keep your kids happy and healthy over Christmas, you need to put in the groundwork right now!
Make sure they drink plenty of water
Good hydration is essential in maintaining good health. That goes for adults and kids alike. What many of us don’t know, however, is that drinking lots and lots of water is also a great natural boost to our immune systems. With this in mind, make sure that your kids drink lots of water over the holidays. Not juice (which is loaded with hidden sugars), not soda (caffeine+sugar+kids?! No thank you!), just water. Well, hydrated kids are healthy kids!
Get your AC unit serviced
Who knows what hidden dangers lurk in your AC unit. Poorly maintained air conditioning can be both a breeding ground and a magic carpet for bacteria which can harm you and your kids. To keep your kids happy and healthy over the holidays the best AC service you can afford is an extremely worthy investment. Servicing not only keeps your system free of harmful germs, but it also keeps it energy efficient to ensure that you won’t be presented with unwelcome
Load their plates with vitamins
You are what you eat, and when you feed your kids healthy food, you’ll end up with healthy kids. It’s really that simple! A plate that’s loaded with veggies, lean proteins, fiber, and healthy fats gives kids everything they need not just to grow up big and strong but to bolster their immune systems so that they can deflect the barrage of invading germs doing the rounds in their schools around this time of year.
Veggiephobic kids? Here are some useful ways to sneak wholesome veggies onto their plate despite their discerning tastes.
Don’t forget to take care of yourself
Finally, as vital as it is to keep your kids healthy over the holidays, don’t neglect your own health. The holidays are a tough time of year for many parents, with most of us putting in extra hours over the holidays before subjecting ourselves to- the “Hunger Games Lite” that is Christmas shopping in the 21st century. All the frantic dashing around, working, cooking cleaning and repeating can take a toll even on a robust and healthy parent. Eat well, take herbal supplements and remedies, and get plenty of sleep.
You’re worth it too!
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