Cold & flu season doesn’t have to ruin your December magic. Here’s what actually works in our house: the 60-second “change of clothes” rule the minute we walk in the door, the bedroom setup that cuts sick days in half, and the immune snacks toddlers beg for (hint: they involve gummy bears and magic soup).

Plus the one habit that’s saved more Christmas card photos than I can count.

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