Once your child is home sick, the day you had planned often goes out the window. In this episode, we discuss how you can navigate your days and weeks once illness strikes—from recalibrating your calendar to finding focused work time amidst naps and screen time.

This episode is the second part of a two-part series (so if you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, check that out—it’s all about prepping in advance before illness hits). In this episode, I walk through nine strategies for navigating the chaos once you’re in it. We cover:

• Why phase-based planning—immediate fires vs. longer-term rearranging—matters

• Creative ways to find (and protect) small pockets of focused time

• How to use screen time, naps, walks, and your environment to your advantage

• The value of to-do lists in this specific context, and how to make them actually helpful

• A strong reminder to prioritize your own rest and mental well-being

• Mental mindset shifts that help when you feel like you’re barely holding it together

I also share tips from fellow parents who generously shared their own strategies, from asking for grace to reminding yourself that this phase is temporary.

Whether you're knee-deep in a sick-kid week now or want to be better prepared for the next one, this episode is here to give you a practical, realistic approach that helps you feel just a little more grounded and in control.

Here's the full article these two episodes are based on.

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