When My Daughter Started Coughing and I Chose to Wait

My daughter has had a cough for a couple of weeks.

And I’ve done… nothing.

Not because I don’t care, but because she’s been otherwise healthy - eating, sleeping, laughing, and full of energy. Her body has been doing what it was designed to do: find balance.

But then I started coughing too.

And that’s when the guilt crept in.

That familiar voice whispered, “You should’ve treated her sooner.”

As a mother - and as a homeopath - I’ve learned how quickly love can turn into worry when it comes to our children’s health. That instinct to fix every symptom runs deep. It’s part of being a caregiver.

But over time, I’ve also learned something important: not every symptom needs to be treated right away.

Sometimes, the body just needs space to do its job.

A cough isn’t always a problem to silence. It can be a sign that the body is clearing, processing, restoring.

Homeopathy teaches us to look beyond the surface:

• Is vitality strong?

• Is energy stable?

• Is sleep and appetite normal?

If so, maybe what’s happening isn’t illness - it’s healing.

Of course, there’s a line.

If the body gets stuck, if recovery stalls, if vitality drops - that’s when we step in. That’s when homeopathy shines: gently guiding the body back into rhythm without forcing it.

So when you’re unsure whether to treat or wait, ask yourself:

Is my child’s energy good?

Is their appetite normal?

Are they improving, even slowly?

If the answer is yes, trust the process a little longer.

And if not, that’s when it’s time for support.

Because real healing begins with listening and observing.

If you’d like to learn more about supporting your family’s health naturally, you can explore my free resources or book a consultation here.