My 5 year old’s holiday weekend has been full of running around with his cousins, jumping around, and being kind of crazy. Far more active than a typical day. He’s in bed with me right now, crying, because his legs (knees) hurt so bad. I can distinctly remember having this pain myself from the same fun filled weekends with my cousins as a child. I don’t remember my parents ever doing anything for me but telling me I’d feel better in a day or two, which was always true. I’d really like to try and ease his discomfort for him if I can though. I tried rubbing his legs and he said it hurt more.

Has anyone found a solution to this with their own young children?