7: What to Do When Your Child Gets Sick | Dr. Nina-Marie Rueda

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Panic is contagious, but so is calm.

In this episode, Nina is back to talk about what to do when your kid gets sick. Nina created Primary Care Parent, which I keep on hand for quick, at-home decisions.

We tackle fear first, because kids track our nervous system. Then we dig into foundations like rest and hydration before anything fancy. Screens get dialed back so sleep signals can do their job. Food stays simple, and the extra sugar that dulls immune cells gets a hard pass. And you’ll see why small, consistent moves beat complicated protocols.

You’ll Learn:

[00:00] Introduction

[02:49] Nina’s checklist before reaching for over-the-counter options

[03:15] Why rest and hydration come before supplements

[05:02] The real impact of screen time on healing and sleep

[11:29] The hidden immune cost of sugar during illness

[12:55] Whole foods that speed up recovery during illness

[20:53] Why your calm presence is the strongest medicine in the room

[24:58] The surprising truth Nina learned from pediatrician about kids’ fevers

[30:19] The natural medicine cabinet every parent needs

[40:57] The gentle ear infection remedies that actually work

[48:32] Natural sinus infection support

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