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 ...

Back to school week is "like a refresher course for their immune systems", says a GP.

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 ...

Boston Children’s physician explains lingering viruses, how to spot allergies vs. infection, and what parents should do now ...