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.

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 ...

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 ...

Young children get sick far more often than adults, and it is completely normal. Most healthy kids come down with about six viral illnesses a year—and preschoolers and early elementary-aged children ...