From a Summer of Health to the School Sickness Shuffle!

Dear (hopefully) resilient parents,

I hope this post finds you well after basking in the glory of a summer that was filled with hopefully healthy, booger-free children. All the memories of the long days of sun, sand, and not a single sniffle in sight.

But now, as the school bells begin to ring again and the backpacks are full of new supplies, we must brace ourselves for the battle against the notorious "Back-to-School Sickness Shuffle"!

Just as you were bidding farewell to summer and send your little ones off back to school, the germs will begin to awaken from their deep slumber, ready to wreak havoc on millions of innocent immune systems. 

But fear not, I am here to provide you with a dose of hilarious encouragement to tackle this school year's germ-infested challenges head-on.

First, let's acknowledge....  It's a never-ending battle, friends, but we shall prevail!

 Your child walks into their classroom, full of excitement and anticipation. They hug their friends, they share crayons and snacks at lunchtime... all the while unknowingly engaging in the timeless school tradition of "passing around invisible cooties." And just like that, the countdown begins. Will it be a matter of days or weeks before the first sniffle emerges? Only time will tell!

Celebrate the moments when your child makes a plan to avoid germs like a secret agent on a mission. Witness the hilarious attempts at hand washing that resembles a tiny surgeon before performing an intricate operation. And when they come home with the stories of their” Classroom Cough and Sneezing Battles," 

Let's not forget the power of prevention! Stock up on tissues, hand sanitizer, and an arsenal of chicken soup recipes. Teach your little ones the art of sneezing into their elbows, as if they're dabbing away the germs. And remember, a good old-fashioned dance party can cure almost anything.

So, as we embark on another school sickness... I mean year.... once again, let us find solace in each other's since we are living the same life.

Share your survival tactics below , and remember that you are not alone! May your immune systems be strong and your medicine cabinets well-stocked so our children will emerge victorious!

Your comrade in the parental trenches