Getting Ready for Cold Weather

Posted by Diane Laney Fitzpatrick Sep 20, 2007

Where did I put that good thermometer? God knows there are at least seven of them in cabinets all throughout the house that either run high, run low, or are stuck on 96.0 permanently. But the "good" thermometer is somewhere . . . I put it where I could find it . . . somewhere really convenient . . .

Sound like your house?

It's September, folks, and almost time to hunt down the good thermometer, the vaporizer, the Vicks, and depending on where you live, the electric blanket.

Being prepared for cold weather, in addition to dusting off the sleds and shaking out the scarves, means getting ready for the downside of winter, too.

Don't let sick kids throw you for a loop this year.

For something special to do for your little patient, see Caring for a Sick Child. And if you're sick yourself this winter, check out Michelle Carchrae's article on Parenting When You're Sick.

Remember, you'll all be back up and collecting fall leaves in no time. Find your inner Boy Scout and be prepared! Getting Ready for Cold Weather covers your checklist.