A doctor’s advice on kids, coughs and common sense: Stop the blame game

Dr. Madhavi Bharadwaj advises parents to release guilt, explaining that colds and infections stem from viruses and environmental factors, not from children walking barefoot or kicking off blankets. She emphasizes understanding children's natural heat generation and highlights pollution and allergies as significant causes of illness, urging focus on hygiene and sensible care.

A doctor’s advice on kids, coughs and common sense: Stop the blame game
Dr. Madhavi Bharadwaj advises parents to release guilt, explaining that colds and infections stem from viruses and environmental factors, not from children walking barefoot or kicking off blankets. She emphasizes understanding children's natural heat generation and highlights pollution and allergies as significant causes of illness, urging focus on hygiene and sensible care.