Take care of yourself when your child is sick
Having a sick child can be very tiring. Taking care of yourself is an important part of helping your child recover and includes:
- Sharing the responsibility of care with your partner, relatives, or other support persons.
- Remembering to rest when your child is resting. If you feel uncomfortable about leaving your child alone while sleeping, sleep in the bed with him or her.
- Talking with your health professional if you feel exhausted and unable to continue to care for your child adequately. This can happen to any parent.
| Author | Amy Fackler, MA |
| Author | Debby Golonka, MPH |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | W. David Colby IV, MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease |
| Last Updated | August 9, 2006 |
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