Influenza infections, gastrointestinal problems, or respiratory diseases such as coughs and colds can afflict children much more frequently than adults. As parents, you are suffering together with your offspring right now – and wish the little patient nothing more than a speedy recovery!
Administering drugs is often essential to the healing process. But giving medication to a sick child can quickly turn into a hopeless power struggle. It is not uncommon for the little ones to defend themselves loudly with their hands and feet against any form of administration of medicines.
Be it juice, suppository, or ointment – well-intentioned arguments will not get you very far, especially with children who are between two and four years of age. Not to mention argumentative and logical attempts to persuade about the necessity of taking medication.
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