7 Ways to Get Kids to Take Medicine

Not Just a Spoonful of Sugar

1. Give medicine only when it’s necessary. This will teach them to use medication only when they need it.
2. Explain why they have to take it, how it will make them feel better, and how they will feel if they don’t.
3. Let them be in charge. Ask them to pick out a spoon or decide where they want to take the medicine. After checking the label (or asking your doctor), let them pick what to drink after taking the medicine
4. Make it taste better. Ask your doctor if you can dip the spoon in chocolate syrup first. This will mask the taste of the medicine.
5. Don’t get into a physical struggle. It sets up a bad pattern.
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   Give them an out. Instead of issuing a punishment, let them choose to walk away and come back when they’re calm and ready
7. Teach them to swallow pills when they reach school age. It will make things easier on everyone.
   
   

Source: Health Matters 8 Steps That Can Save Your Life--and Your Family's Health

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