Sick Kids? Treat Yourself First

When kids are sick, treat yourself first.

When your kids are sick, it can be daunting for parents. However, the best thing to do the moment they complain of not feeling well, is to treat yourself first. And of course, teaching kids how their immune system works and how it fights bugs empowers them to make healthy choices to help keep it strong and resilient.Kids will feel safer when they understand how their immune system works and how it can fight germs. I believe that. Kids want to feel and be healthy. Empowering kids help give them confidence and strength to be successful in every aspect of their lives today and tomorrow.

However, they do get sick, and we want them to get sick as it helps make their immune system strong and intelligent ( they store the memory of that pathogen in case you run into it again), yet we do want them to bounce back quickly with resilience. I know firsthand the feelings that come up when your child is sick. You feel horrible and want to do as much as possible for your child. The energy you bring to them can hinder your intentions; therefore, I always suggest parents treat themselves first before treating their children. It is similar when on an airplane, and you give yourself the airbag first. If parents feel stressed about their child being sick, their child will feel it. And stress requires numerous nutrients which might be taken away from the immune system. So how to treat yourself first? These are the two best ways: