Your temperature is how warm or cold your body is. Normal temperature for a child is about ninety-eight to ninety-nine degrees Fahrenheit; thus anything over 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit is considered a fever. The body develops a fever as a way of fighting of infections and viruses. Most high fevers are caused by viruses and generally disappear without severe medical treatment. The best at home remedy to help your child fight the fever would be to administer Tylenol or Motrin at the recommended child doses. Although Motrin is safe, there may be some side effects, including an upset stomach. If your child’s fever continues and the medications have no effect, contact Dr. Sheffield to bring your child in that day. Also, be sure to increase your child’s fluid intake and monitor your child’s behavior to ensure that their fever remains under control. However, if your child’s fever is greater than 102 degrees, take your child to the emergency room IMMEDIATELY.