Parenting

9 Moments You Didn’t Realize You Were Your Child’s Hero

Written by Una LaMarche
Being a parent can often feel like a thankless job (as anyone who has ever had a toddler or received a withering teenage eye roll can attest). But in many moments, we’re our kids’ heroes — without even knowing it. Here are nine times you saved the day just by being you:

That Time You Were The Best Nurse Ever

Having a sick kid isn’t fun, but no one cares for a little patient better than a parent. Vicks DayQuil Kids Honey is specially formulated to soothe cough and cold symptoms, and also has a honeylicious flavor for sweet relief.

That Time You Found Their Beloved Lost Toy

We’ve all been there: your kid loses their favorite toy and is instantly despondent. But whether you need to put out an APB around the neighborhood or just look between the couch cushions, you always manage to reunite them.

That Time You Got Out The Impossible Stain

Ketchup on a white shirt? Chocolate ice cream on a soccer uniform? We’ve all comforted a crying kid who’s convinced they’ll never wear their favorite outfit again. But no stain can defeat your laundry skills. Superhero status unlocked!

That Time You Remembered Something Important

Kids don’t have the best (or even the okay-est) organizational skills. Good thing they have a parent who remembers that it’s Spirit Day at school, or that the permission slip is due, or that it’s time to feed that pet hamster they begged for!

That Time You Helped Them Solve A Problem

Whether you helped them have a breakthrough with algebra or counseled them on a tricky conflict with a best friend, chances are you’ve made a real difference in their lives more times than you know, just by being there for them!

That Time You Made A Sick Day Better

No one likes being sick. But you know just how to make them feel better, with cozy bedding, yummy snacks, and Vicks NyQuil Kids Honey, which delivers fast relief with a honeylicious taste (and no alcohol, aspirin, acetaminophen, or high fructose corn syrup!)

That Time You Surprised Them When They Needed It

Maybe you made their favorite dinner after a tough week at school. Maybe you planned a surprise trip. Or maybe you just gave them a much-needed hug in the hallway. No matter how big or small the gesture, it made their day.

That Time You Were An Action Hero

Ok, fine, maybe that’s a tiny overstatement. But if you’ve ever taken a shortcut to make it to the game just in time, or managed to open the bathroom door when they got locked inside, or caught them right before they did an epic faceplant, you got close enough.

That Time You Got Them Through A Rough Night

Helping a sick kid through the night is the ultimate parenting gauntlet. Luckily, you’ve got Vicks NyQuil Kids Honey to help soothe coughing, congestion, and stuffy noses, so they can get a good night's rest.

When you’re a parent, every moment brings a new challenge, joy, or surprise. But you save the day more often than you realize, and with Vicks DayQuil and NyQuil for Kids, being your kid’s hero when they have a cold just got a whole lot easier.