On that occasion, the emergency room was teeming with sick children, from babies to teenagers, perhaps 60 or more, she recalled, and a young girl with stomach pain writhed in agony on the floor.

For sick children today, having an available caregiver nearby is especially invaluable. This past week in clinic, I saw a 4-year-old boy who could not stop coughing. He wiped his runny nose on his ...

Dealing with a sick child is difficult. There are many things to worry about. After a few days, however, she is usually on the way to recovery, and normality is once again restored to your household.