Having a sick child can be very tiring. Taking care of yourself is an important part of helping your child recover and includes:
- Sharing the responsibility of carewith your partner, relatives, or other support persons.
- Remembering to rest when your childis resting. If you feel uncomfortable about leaving your child alone whilesleeping, sleep in the bed with him or her.
- Talking with your health professionalif you feel exhausted and unable to continue to care for your child adequately.This can happen to any parent.
Credits
| Author | Debby Golonka, MPH |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | W. David Colby IV, MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease |
| Last Updated | July 16, 2008 |
Author:Debby Golonka, MPH
Last Updated: 07/16/2008
