{"id":199420,"date":"2023-08-22T13:39:09","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T13:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boiron.ca\/?p=199420"},"modified":"2023-12-27T15:46:02","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T15:46:02","slug":"our-back-to-school-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boiron.ca\/en\/all\/others\/seasonal\/our-back-to-school-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Our back-to-school tips!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"199420\" class=\"elementor elementor-199420\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e699b46 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e699b46\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1c016fe3\" data-id=\"1c016fe3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15eb815c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15eb815c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>The most common ailments associated with going back to school and how to support them! <\/strong><\/h3>\nBack to school is over, fall is settling in, and temperatures are dropping&#8230; a transition period that can be tiring and weaken our bodies and our natural defenses. It&#8217;s best to react quickly if you feel a cold or cough coming on, so be prepared and have a solution at hand.\n<h4><strong>COLD<\/strong><\/h4>\nWith no surprise, the common cold is the most common infection which comes back with school or day care! Symptoms are nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing. Common cold does not require antibiotics. Here are some tips to relieve it:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Nasal rinse with a suitable solution is recommended as a first line of defense.<\/li>\n \t<li>Give your child packages tissues so he can blow his nose and can change them often.<\/li>\n \t<li>Air-out your home regularly. A confined interior encourages the proliferation of viruses.<\/li>\n \t<li>Teach your child to wash his hands often.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><strong>Our essential to keep at hand for cold: Coryzalia! <\/strong><\/h6>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boiron.ca\/en\/shop\/children\/coryzalia-children\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-214724 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/boiron-ca.s3.amazonaws.com\/prod\/blog-asset\/12-27-10-36.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"236\" height=\"236\" \/><\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boiron.ca\/en\/shop\/children\/coryzalia-children\/\">Coryzalia<\/a> by Boiron is a homeopathic medicine from 1 month, used for colds and cold symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, rhinitis (acute, recurrent, infectious, or allergic) *.\n\nAvailable in easy-to-administer drinkable unit-doses, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boiron.ca\/en\/shop\/children\/coryzalia-children\/\">Coryzalia<\/a> is sugar-free, dye-free, and preservative-free. Its neutral taste facilitates the take and helps the child to have his smile back.\n\n<em>*This claim is based on traditional homeopathic references and not modern scientific evidence.<\/em>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/boironcanada\/\">\u00a0Boiron Canada (@boironcanada) | Instagram\u00a0<\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/boironcanada\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-214730 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/boiron-ca.s3.amazonaws.com\/prod\/blog-asset\/12-27-10-38.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"265\" \/><\/a>\n\n<em>\u201c We&#8217;ve been hit! The cold &amp; flu season has started to rampage our house! But thanks to\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/boironcanada\/\"><em>@boironcanada<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0&#8230; I was ready for this one.<\/em>\n\n<em>I feel like my kids always wake up in the middle of the night with a cold, so being prepared and having all these remedies on hand puts me at ease during the fall and winter season. Boiron for the win again!<\/em><em>\u201d @Perfectlittlechaos <\/em>\n<h4><strong>COUGH<\/strong><\/h4>\nCoughs are common during childhood respiratory infections. On average, over a one-year period, children in good health have 7 to 10 bouts of upper respiratory tract infection that can cause a cough <sup>(a)<\/sup>.\n<h6><strong>What is a cough?<\/strong><\/h6>\nA cough is not a disease, but a natural bodily reaction after the respiratory tract has come into contact with external agents (bacteria, viruses, pollution) or allergens (pollen).\n\nIt is a defense reflex that allows you to expel a foreign body or bronchial secretions via the respiratory tract. Cough is a symptom to be mindful of. It may indicate a viral or bacterial respiratory tract infection (rhinopharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheitis, acute bronchitis,).\n<h6><strong>DRY OR WET COUGH? IN BRIEF&#8230; <\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n \t<li>\n<ul>\n \t<li>If you are coughing up phlegm, you have a wet cough.<\/li>\n \t<li>If you are not coughing up anything, you have a dry cough.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThese two types of coughs can also be differentiated by their very different sounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><strong>How to relieve simple coughs? Here are a few tips <\/strong><sup>(b)<\/sup>:<\/h6>\nWhen suffering from a cough, it is important to stay hydrated to thin out mucus. Here are few tips:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Gargle at least once every hour with 1 teaspoon (5 g) of salt dissolved in 240 ml (8 oz) of warm water.<\/li>\n \t<li>Moisten the air to prevent further irritation of mucous membranes. The humidity in the room should be kept at 55%.<\/li>\n \t<li>Stay hydrated: Drink water and hot beverages with lemon and honey.<\/li>\n \t<li>Elevate the head of your bed in case of nocturnal coughing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boiron.ca\/en\/shop\/specialties\/childrens-stodal-multi-symptom\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-214734 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/boiron-ca.s3.amazonaws.com\/prod\/blog-asset\/12-27-10-41.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"278\" \/><\/a>\n<h6><strong>Try Stodal to relieve dry or wet coughs*<\/strong><\/h6>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boiron.ca\/en\/shop\/specialties\/childrens-stodal-multi-symptom\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-214732\" src=\"https:\/\/boiron-ca.s3.amazonaws.com\/prod\/blog-asset\/12-27-10-43.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" \/><\/a>\n\nBoiron homeopathic syrup, available for children, ages 1 to 11 as well as adults, can be a good solution to provide relief from dry or wet coughs, irritating cough, or cough with phlegm*. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boiron.ca\/en\/shop\/specialties\/stodal-honey\/\">Stodal Honey<\/a> is a real honey-based syrup which does not contain coloring and does not cause drowsiness. A must in the family pharmacy!\n\n<strong>Your child suffers from cold and cough at the same time?<\/strong> Try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boiron.ca\/en\/shop\/specialties\/childrens-stodal-multi-symptom\/\">Stodal multi-symptoms<\/a> by Boiron! For children from 1 year, it\u2019s used for cold symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing; minor sore throat, dry or wet cough, chest congestion*. This Boiron homeopathic syrup is non-drowsy and dye-free.\n\n<em>*This claim is based on traditional homeopathic references and not modern scientific evidence.<\/em>\n\nOf course, in case of fever or if symptoms persist or worsen, consult a health care practitioner.\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h4><strong>STRESS <\/strong><\/h4>\nReturning to school after a long break can be stressful for children. This is normal. Children can have a lot of questions: who will be the new teacher? Will they be with their same friends in class? Will they succeed in studying? Will it be complicated? Are their outfits ok?\n\nChildren can worry because they don\u2019t know what to expect. So many questions that can lead to anxious feelings.\n\nHow to help your child to cope with back-to-school transient anxiety? Here are few tips\u2026\n<h6><strong>1.Instore back to school sleep habits <\/strong><\/h6>\nWe know bedtime can change during holidays and are more flexible. To be prepared to head back to school, it\u2019s important to come back to \u201cusual\u201d bedtimes. It will make the transition easier, and it will help your child to have enough sleep. Ensuring a good night\u2019s sleep is crucial to avoid stress.\n<h6><strong>2.Encourage your child to speak about his or her anxiety.<\/strong><\/h6>\nChildren may not very easily speak about their stress. However, since you know them better than anyone (of course!) you are well placed to notice your child is stressed. If they cry more than often, or seem more sensitive than usual, and may even needs more time with you\u2026\n\nAsk them questions about how they are feeling. What is making them anxious? Is there anything he or she needs to be more familiar with? How to get to school? Who will be his classmates&#8230;?\n\nYou will probably be able to answer their questions and better prepare their back-to-school and make it a less stressful time for them.\n<h6><strong>3.Have balanced diet. <\/strong><\/h6>\nHaving a healthy diet is important to cope with stress. \u00a0So, make sure your child eats a well-balanced diet. Breakfast is particularly important. It will help to make the back-to-school a nice time of the year for them. A good breakfast will also help your child to stay focused in class.\n<h6><strong>4.Try homeopathy. <\/strong><\/h6>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boiron.ca\/en\/shop\/specialties\/quietudeenfants\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-214736\" src=\"https:\/\/boiron-ca.s3.amazonaws.com\/prod\/blog-asset\/12-27-10-44.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"268\" height=\"272\" \/><\/a>\n\nWhen some help is needed, homeopathy can be a good solution to ease back some of the school-related stress.\n\nFor example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boiron.ca\/en\/shop\/specialties\/quietudeenfants\/\">Quietude children<\/a> is a homeopathic medicine for the relief of mild sleeping disorders (nightmares, night terrors, occasional sleeplessness), irritability and restlessness associated with nervousness. It is suitable for children from 6 months to 11 years. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boiron.ca\/en\/shop\/specialties\/quietudeenfants\/\">Quietude<\/a> does not contain sugar, dye, or preservatives.\n\nThe pre-measured unit-doses make it easy to give and its neutral taste facilitates taking it.\n\nBack to School can be a complicated time of the year but we hope you feel more comfortable now!\u00a0 We wish you a happy and easy return back to school to you and your family!\n\n(a) Source: Shield MD et al. BTS guidelines: recommendations for the assessment and management of cough in children. Thorax 2008 ; 63 (suppl) iii5-iii15\n\n(b) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selection.ca\/sante\/maladies-conseils\/7-remedes-naturels-contre-la-toux\/\">Toux: Les 20 meilleurs rem\u00e8des naturels efficaces contre la toux (selection.ca)<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The most common ailments associated with going back to school and how to support them! Back to school is over, fall is settling in, and temperatures are dropping&#8230; a transition period that can be tiring and weaken our bodies and our natural defenses. 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