The Meaning of Warmth and Fever
in Early Childhood
in Early Childhood
With Dr. Karin Michael
Anthroposophic Doctor
Co-Leader of Medical Section, Goetheanum
Switzerland, Europe
On 25th June 2025, Wednesday
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Indian Standard Time)
8:30 – 10:00 AM (EST) || 2:30 – 4:00 PM (CET)
Just as there are predictable ways a child learns to grow, crawl, stand and walk to explore the world, there are
also important pathways for self-soothing. Adequate warmth and closeness, especially during a feverish illness in early childhood, helps the child’s ability to self-regulate. We have to learn with our children how to warm up to fever and support
the immune system in the best and age-appropriate way.“
In this masterclass, Dr. Karin Michael will delve into the significance of warmth and fever in early childhood. She will explore how these elements foster a child’s development and well-being, offering insights into supportive care practices.
This session is designed for parents, teachers, health care professionals, caregivers, and anyone interested in the holistic care of young children.
the immune system in the best and age-appropriate way.“
In this masterclass, Dr. Karin Michael will delve into the significance of warmth and fever in early childhood. She will explore how these elements foster a child’s development and well-being, offering insights into supportive care practices.
This session is designed for parents, teachers, health care professionals, caregivers, and anyone interested in the holistic care of young children.
Dr. Karin Michael (born 1970 in Germany) completed a specialist course in geriatric nursing before studying human medicine accompanied by Anthroposophic Medicine at Witten/Herdecke University, Germany. During her further training in paediatric and adolescent medicine, she worked at the Community Hospital in Herdecke, Germany, the DRK Children’s Hospital in Siegen, Germany, and the University Children’s Hospital in Cologne, Germany. From 2008 to 2023 she worked as a senior physician in the paediatric outpatient clinic at Herdecke Community Hospital, from
2014–2021 also as a school doctor at the Rudolf Steiner School in Bochum, Germany. In 2021, she founded the “von Tessin Centre for Health and Education” with Prof Dr Zdrazil at the Freie Hochschule Stuttgart – Seminar for Waldorf Pedagogy. Karin Michael is married and the mother of two daughters. She has been part of the leadership team of the Medical Section at the Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland, since September 2023.
2014–2021 also as a school doctor at the Rudolf Steiner School in Bochum, Germany. In 2021, she founded the “von Tessin Centre for Health and Education” with Prof Dr Zdrazil at the Freie Hochschule Stuttgart – Seminar for Waldorf Pedagogy. Karin Michael is married and the mother of two daughters. She has been part of the leadership team of the Medical Section at the Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland, since September 2023.