Today's working parents are able to juggle much more when their children get sick. Here's how. Many of us remember calling a parent at work to have them pick us up from school for a sick day, or ...

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 ...

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 ...

For kids in the ’80s, unexpected sick days easily became mini-adventures filled with simple joys. These joys helped us make ...

Flu season is on its way, meaning it’s almost time to stock up on tissues, medicine, and all the foods that help us feel better. I recently asked the BuzzFeed Community about the “sick meal” they ...

A sick day survival kit could include cold and flu remedies, drinks to help someone stay hydrated, comfy clothes, or specific medications, depending on the situation. Many people take sick days when ...

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 ...