Well I was supposed to have a beautiful wreath to post about today that is a great activity for kids and adults to do together but yesterday I was sick and didn't go to work to finish it off so I'm afraid you'll have to wait until next week :o( So how do you treat your child when they are unwell and request a day off school?
I've known parents to allow children to have a sick day from school just because
they think they need a break and then they take them out for lunch and
shopping!!!! (true story).
And I've known parents that will keep their child off school and let them do whatever they want, no rest required, video games, T.V. all day, playing outside etc etc whatever they want, the child dictates the day!
To me if a child is not well enough to go to school then they need to stay home and rest. I've seen far too many children try and fake it because staying off school can be a day of fun! If I'm in charge the child must stay in bed and rest for a decent amount of time....whether they are up in the morning and take a nap in the afternoon or stay in bed for longer in the morning and then rest on the couch. We all love to lie on the couch and watch a little T.V. when not feeling well and I think that's perfectly fine as long as it's not an all day event.
It's can sometimes be tough trying to judge when a child is sick or not. You know your child best so just go with your instincts. Thermometers definitely help in judging a fever so keep one in the house. Knowledge of what is going on in your child's life can also be an indicator. Are they having a tough time with a friend at school or struggling with a subject? Being a parent or caregiver means that at times you have to switch to detective mode! How well do you know your child? Sometimes for an older child just even the mention of a 'doctor's appointment' can be an instant healer!
Here's hoping all of you and your children make it through the winter without needing those sick days!
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