When a child falls sick, panic can lead parents to make decisions that may do more harm than good. A pediatrician shares the ...

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Oh, no! Your child woke up feeling sick. Should they tough it out at ...

For children facing serious medical conditions, the hospital can be a confusing and scary place. Unfamiliar people, weird machines, and strange sounds can be startling and uncomfortable. Which is why ...

Many of us remember calling a parent at work to have them pick us up from school for a sick day, or several. Once we got home, they were out of the office and the designated caretaker until everything ...

As I sit here writing this blog, I am home with a sick child. In the past few weeks, our family has been hit with COVID, dealt with school closures due to large numbers of teachers and kids being out ...

The topic of whether children should be allowed to take a “sick day” from school when they are not actually ill has sparked a lively debate among parents. Some believe that mental health days are ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Schools often promote student sick day guidelines advising parents to send children to school with colds. Many ...

Oh, no! Your child woke up feeling sick. Should they tough it out at school? Or should they stay home and rest? It can be tricky to balance your child’s health and the importance of not spreading ...