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Six Ways to Stay Sane on Sick Days

Not all those who wander are lost.

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Felt dollhouse quiet book with dress-up dolls

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Sick days are going to happen. And that period when they’re not well enough to go back to school, yet well enough to drive you crazy? It’s TOUGH.

Here are some things to keep at home to help you get through those days without losing your sanity or temper. Keep a stock of these items hidden away in your closet so they’re fresh and exciting when you need them.

Felt Quiet Books

I discovered quiet books recently and I’m obsessed. My daughter has the dollhouse one and can play with it for an hour straight.

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Unique Sticker & Activity Books

Kids just loooove stickers, coloring and mazes. These unique and sticker activity books have enough pages to keep them busy for hours.

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Bath Toys

Not only will a bath help them feel better, it will calm them down and keep them entertained.

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Just stick into the bathing water, turn the crank and you will have fantastic foaming bubbles!

Sick Day Themed Books

Sick kid feeling lonely and grumpy? Cheer them up with books about other kids stuck home sick.

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Sensory Bins

These need no further explanation. I mean, who doesn’t want to bury their hands in yummy sand or deliciously cool Orbeez?

Search & Find Books

Keep little minds busy!

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