Sick days at home with kids require a lot of energy — both the mental kind required of parents trying to balance working from home and playing another episode of Paw Patrol and getting another glass ...

For parents who have children with chronic conditions, rushing to the emergency room and being admitted regularly can be a ...

Autumn marks the start of respiratory virus season, when colds, flu and other bugs start circulating — especially among the very young.

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 ...

A Denver couple who have experienced the heartbreak of losing a child is easing the burden on other families with sick ...

so it can appear as if someone is always sick,” she said. Preventing illness in children at school or at home can be tough, experts acknowledge. Being up to date on vaccinations for COVID-19 and ...

During the pandemic, the rules for school attendance with the sniffles were clear, if a bit draconian: Keep a child home from school at any sign of illness. Since then, school policies have softened ...