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

Many local (and national chain) pharmacies offer to flavor kids' medicines for just a few dollars more. According to my kids, the grape and strawberry flavors are the best, but they don't always mask the taste (or texture) of the medicine.

My Kids' Verdict: Nope, a little flavoring didn't do the trick for us, resulting in a puddle of medicine (and other bodily fluids) on our bathroom floor.