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It could be be a long winter—especially for little ones. Cases of flu have begun to tick up earlier than usual, and are expected to soar over the coming weeks. That—coupled with new surges of Covid variants and the respiratory syncytial virus currently overwhelming children’s hospitals—means everyone, especially parents, should stock up on sick-day essentials as early as possible.

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We’ve rounded up a list of everything you’ll need, including a thermometer, a humidifier (Don’t forget to clean it weekly!), and some other nice-to-haves.

Dana Davis

Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 6, at 2 a.m. Although the autumn transition back to standard time is easier on our circadian rhythms than the one in spring, it can still be disorienting.

To ease the shift, our sleep experts have gathered five tips, which should make it easier to sleep later and take advantage of the waning daylight hours.