Home Remedies for Winter Woes

One of the many lessons parents learn while their children are little is that winter illnesses are unavoidable. You can try to run and hide from germs, but eventually a virus will catch up to you and we all hate to see kids feel miserable. While consulting your doctor is important, typically a virus has to run its course and there is not much those of us caring for sick kids can do to make it go away.  

To help us out, Findlay moms weighed in to share their favorite home remedies and natural cures for winter woes.

-For congestion and other cold symptoms, Megan Reichenbach creates a concoction of two tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar in a cup of warm water with honey. “Of course, it doesn’t taste the best, but it’s worth it when it works!” Megan said. 

– For sore, achy bodies and headaches, Audrey Kruse gives her kids Epsom salt baths.  And to keep those little minds off of how miserable they feel, movies are a good distraction. 

– For sore throats and fevers, “TLC from their mama,” is the key for Kristin Sharpe’s kids. She also uses a cool rag for fevers, gargling warm salt water for sore throats and warm blankets to keep chills at bay.

-Whether your kids are sick or not, we all know how dry winter skin and hair can be. Kristy Kurtz uses coconut oil for dry skin and frizzy hair full of static. This natural solution can serve as a bonus beauty tip for mom as well!

When the next round of sniffles and coughs hits your family, give a few of these tips a try.  Sometimes a trip to the kitchen pantry can have surprising benefits. 

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