When the Kids are Home Sick... Netflix can Bring the Smiles

By Nancy Johnson Horn, Editor —

While the holidays are behind us, unfortunately there’s another season coming up. Flu Season! The best cure for those sick day symptoms? Laughter! Netflix has compiled a list of hilarious titles that will turn sniffles into giggles.

Home Sick? Enjoy These 12 Titles on Netflix

1. Daddy Day Care
2. Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves
3. Hoodwinked Too!
4. Escape from Planet Earth
5. The Croods [coming to Netflix 1/29!]
6. Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
7. Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3

There are also a few episodes featuring under-the-weather characters, showing little kids they’re not the only ones who catch the occasional cold or have to visit the doctor.

1. Magic School Bus: Inside Ralphie
2. Sesame Street: The Ten Commandments of Health
3. The Adventures of Chuck & Friends: The Checkup
4. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: Daniel Visits the Doctor
5. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: Daniel Gets a Shot

Crafting Time!

Ward off bad naptime dreams with a DIY dreamcatcher. This simple craft can be made while lying in bed or on the couch. Click here to learn how to make your own.

Funny Snack Round-Up

Tickle your children’s taste buds with one of these five funny (and healthy!) snack ideas with a silly twist. Click here to learn a few easy food styling tricks that will be sure to leave your kids with a smile.

Disclosure: I am a member of Netflix’s Stream Team. I was supplied me with a year’s subscription to the streaming service and an Apple TV in exchange for being on their Stream Team. All opinions are my own.