Treating childhood fevers has long been a source of parental angst. Do you feed a fever or starve it? (Spoiler: Kids who are sick need to eat and drink enough to keep their bodies hydrated and ...

A fever in children is not dangerous for sleep unless accompanied by serious symptoms. Keep drinking fluids to help your child stay hydrated while they have a fever. Fever-reducing medications can ...

A child’s high fever can be one of the most stressful experiences for any mother. The warm forehead, the flushed cheeks, the sleepy eyes — it all sparks instant worry. Fever is often the body’s ...

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 ...

During the day the child feels not too bad at all, and then, toward night, the fever jumps, the child wakes up crying or looks exhausted, and anxiety at home rises. We see this every evening. Parents ...