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So, what do you let your DC's get away with when they're feeling under the weather? For example, are they allowed to watch TV or play with consoles for longer? Or are they allowed to eat as many sugary snacks as they like? Do you have any special games or inspired tips to keep them entertained when they're poorly?

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I am a bit more lenient. When my boy is poorly we will snuggle up on the sofa or in my bed watching DVDs and have plenty of cuddle time, he wants to be close to me when unwell so doing that gives him what helps him the most, plus I enjoy that closeness. I give him warm drinks, soup if his throat is sore, and just indulge him a bit and shut the rest of the world out so it is just us.

I do let my little ones watch more television hen usual, as it takes their mind of feeling blue. I also let them out of their weekly help-outs around the house, so if they are feeling blue we all help each other out x

My eldest has been off for the last three weeks with a severe chest infection... Finally clearing up now, but im quite a softy when my three are ill, i let them choose a film for us to snuggle to watch... And just spend the whole day making them feel loved.... (Should get a little bell really cos im often their little butler when they are ill) i dont mind though as they are always good as gold and helpful when its me who is poorly...

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More junk food as pleased they eating anything

Hi everyone,
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I let them snuggle on the sofa in their pajamas with a duvet and watch their favorite DVD.

Once I realise they are ill, mine are allowed more juice than usual (at least it keeps them hydrated) and hot blackcurrant juice is used for colds or sore throats. They can also have more TV than normal and may occasionally even be allowed to sleep in our bed. Lots of cuddles too and other special treatment like being allowed to sit on my lap during meals.

The only problem is that I have found often in the bit just before you realise they are actually getting ill, they can seem like they are just being complete brats - being grumpy, slow, misbehaving, whining etc etc till I end up getting really cross, and then feel horribly guilty when they inevitably show up with a temperature a few hours later

Lots of TLC and a dose of paracetamol & ibuprofen always helps when they are unwell and yes they get away with a lot more when ill!

Mine are nearly 2 and 3. They get to choose a film and we snuggle up under a big blanket with pillows to watch it with homemade cinnamon sprinkled popcorn and raisins.