It's still cold and flu season, as evidenced by our students and staff coughing, sneezing, and being outsick. Here are some tips about staying healthy from
http://m.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/body/colds.html?m=y#cat118

Helping Kids Feel Better
Here are some feel-better tips:

Bring on the heat. Hot drinks soothe coughs and sore throats while also clearing mucus. So eat (or drink) your chicken soup!

Get steamed up. A steamy shower helps stuffy or irritated noses. Or run a humidifier (a small, quiet machine that sprays fine cool mist in the air) to relieve your scratchy throat, stuffy nose, and itchy eyes. Humidifiers make room air moist, which loosens mucus.

Practice healthy habits. Your immune system will be ready to fight colds if you eat a balanced diet, get plenty of sleep, and keep your body fit through regular exercise.

Blow your horn. Blowing your nose is the best way to get rid of mucus.

Rest. Take a nap or go to bed a little earlier for a few nights.

De-stress. Kids who are stressed out feel worse when they have colds. Relax and use the time to read, listen to music, or watch a movie. In other words, chill out and you might prevent a cold!