Just a Spoonful of Sugar and 10 Other Ways I've Tried to Get My Kids to Take Their Medicine

A nurse in our pediatrician's office suggested this one to me the last time my tot was sick. Dip a small lollipop in the medicine and let the child lick/suck it off each time they dip it. When the medicine's gone, they can finish up the lollipop.

My Kids' Verdict: Believe it or not, it not only worked, but when the doctor told him he'd need to take medicine this time around, my son asked for it this way.

Photo: Rebecca Gruber