When your child has a headache he will say his head hurts. Headaches can be caused by:

	a cold or other illness
	a high fever
	hunger or thirst
	using video games or computers too long
	stress.

How can I take care of my child?

	Have your child lie down and rest until he is feeling better.
	If your child is hungry, offer fruit juice or some food.
	Give ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) as soon as the headache starts. No aspirin.
	Put a cold washcloth on his forehead.
	Maybe something is bothering your child. Help him talk about it.
	Give your child a neck massage.
	Teach your child to take breaks during activities that take a lot of concentration.

	The pain is very bad and lasts more than 2 hours after your child takes pain medicine.
	Your child has a hard time seeing, talking, walking, or thinking.
	Your child's neck is stiff.
	Your child acts very sick.

	Your child often has headaches.
	The headache has lasted more than 24 hours even though your child took pain medicine.
	You have other questions or concerns.