some mothers have this question: “During the dogs days of summer, should children be treated with moxibustion?” The answer is yes. Applying moxibustion at this time can be very beneficial if your child is growing slowly, does not eat well, or has low immunity. Chinese medicine indicates that during this stage of growth and development of children, many viscera functions are not performing well. This means the yang qi in the child is not strong. So, their immune system is weak, and using moxibustion when the yang qi is most prosperous can help the child supplement the yang qi to the greatest extent. Moxibustion at this time of the year can help dispel cold and blood stasis as well as prevent winter diseases. In applying moxibustion to children during the dog days of summer, the treatment should be refined and limited. Parents should consider that acupoints Dazhui, Shenzhu, and Shenque. Dazhui is likened to the little sun of the human body; it is the acupoint for yang qi maintenance. Treating this point with moxibustion can be very helpful in improving a child’s immunity. The Shenzhu point is known as the moxibustion point for all diseases in children. Moxibustion on this acupoint can promote a child’s physical and respiratory system development. Treating this point will promote healthy bones, relieve coughs, and assist with asthma and other problems. When the child has a poor appetite or diarrhea, moxibustion can be applied to the navel, which will relieve diarrhea and pain as well as reconcile the spleen and stomach. Treating your child with moxibustion during this golden period of the year will improve your child’s development and improve their disease resistance.