About Family: Plan Ahead for Sick Days and Emergencies

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Family From Jennifer Wolf, your About Family Editor We're now a statistic - one of the 3,000,000 families who lost power between Maryland and Maine this past weekend, as a result of that unusual pre-Halloween Nor'easter. And all I can say is this: if you haven't create a family emergency plan yet, do it now. We were fortunate to be able to sleep at a relative's house, but let me tell you, it was cold at home! How to Prepare for Natural Disasters Katherine Lee outlines the things we need to do to be prepared - whether we face power outages, earthquakes, or other unexpected events. See More About:  first aid  home safety  emergency preparedness How to Juggle a Sick Child and Work For most of us, the biggest interruptions we face aren't as monumental as a natural disaster, but at times they can be just as challenging. Here, Katherine Lewis share tips for managing work responsibilities while caring for sick kids. See More About:  work-life balance  child care cost  career success Before You Buy Your Children's Cold Medicines Dr. Iannelli walks us through the information we need to know about over-the-counter children's medications. See More About:  children's cold medicines  cough syrup  antihistamines Prepare for Those Inevitable Sick Days Are those sneezes allergies or the start of a cold? Here are some things you can do to plan ahead when you see a sick day looming. See More About:  sick days  backup childcare  swine flu Family Ads Family Family Fun Vacation Family Disaster Kit Family Dentistry FL Fixari Family Dental Featured Articles Novemeber is National Adoption Month 5 Things to Do Before Thanksgiving Books for Kids About Sex and Sexual Health Schools Using Abusive Behavior Control Child Care Programs for Military Families Follow About.com Parenting on Twitter   More from About.com What is ADD? Learn more about Attention Deficit Disorder, a condition that affects approximately 2 million children in the United States. More> Living with ADD Distractibility, restlessness, and difficulty organizing oneself are just a few of the issues individuals with ADD must learn to cope with. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Family newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Recent Parenting Channel Headlines Got Leftover Halloween Candy? Home Birth Summit Statement Released Crib Escape! Advertisement