10/16/2025
                                            First and foremost, I think fevers get a bad rap.
I get it, they’re uncomfortable, and they can be scary, especially when you’ve been told that once a thermometer hits a certain number, your kid’s brain might just “fry.” 🔥 (Quick myth check: the American Academy of Pediatrics notes that “fevers caused by infection do not cause brain damage, only body temperatures above 108°F, which are extremely rare, can be harmful.”)
Speaking from experience: I’ve seen 104.7° on the thermometer before. And while that number looks terrifying on paper, my son was alert, drinking, talking, and acting like he had a mild fever, not a medical emergency.  It’s not that 104° is nothing; it’s that how your child is acting matters more than the number alone.
The truth is, fever isn’t the enemy.
It’s the body’s built-in defense system doing its job.
Yes, there’s a time and place for meds. But automatically reaching for fever reducers every single time a temp climbs can interrupt what the body is naturally trying to do - get you through it quicker and stronger.
So next time that thermometer flashes a scary number, take a breath and look at your child, not just the screen. ❤️