I am a paediatrician. 5 things I never do when my child is sick

Key points

• Editor’s Note: In this fortnightly column, top doctors share how they deal with their own health challenges, offering readers expert insight grounded in experience.
• As a paediatrician, I spend much of my time caring for sick children and helping anxious parents navigate everything from fevers and coughs to more serious illnesses.
• Over the years, I have answered countless questions about what parents should do when their child is unwell.
• I do not follow any secret treatment plan or special parenting strategy.
• In fact, I rely on the same evidence-based advice that I give to families every day.