Being a parent is no easy task to begin with, much less when young ones are going through the inevitable hurdles of life, almost like rites of passage: illnesses or injuries that leave them bedridden or feeling miserable for days or even weeks on end.
Parents naturally want their children to be both happy and healthy and wish to ease their pains during these tough times. Yet, they also want to avoid giving their children too many chemicals or strong medications that could produce undesired side effects or long-term, detrimental health impacts.
