I have a two year old boy and geez what a bugger the common cold is.  Sleepless nights, grizzling, and that loud coughing. 

I've been reassuring my two year old that he's just got a "nasty cold", and that if he gets lots of sleep and plenty to drink, it will be all better in no time.  Boy what a difference its made to make him aware of whats happening to him.

He says that he's got a "narty cod".  And that it will "geh orl betta no time".  During the night the reassurance that I know he's unwell but that its nothing to worry about helps him get back to sleep with no tears, no need to give panadol, and when he wakes again, its more likely he will put himself back to sleep.

Man, talking straight to your kids, no matter how old they are I believe makes such a vast difference.

Louise x