Clever Parenting Trick to Get Kids to Take Medicine!
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably been there — holding a spoonful of medicine while your child runs away as if you’re offering them poison. The struggle is real. But one clever mom recently shared a brilliant trick that turned the dreaded medicine moment into a fun game — and now, parents everywhere are thanking her.
Meet Rachel, mom of two energetic kids: Lily (6) and Max (3). Every time one of them got sick, giving medicine felt like preparing for battle. “They would cry, hide, or spit it right out,” Rachel said. “I was desperate for a better way.”
Then, one day, inspiration struck at snack time. Lily was sipping from a juice box with a colorful straw, giggling. That’s when Rachel had an idea.
The trick? Medicine Popsicles!
Here’s how it works: Rachel mixes the liquid medicine (as approved by their doctor) with a small amount of fruit juice, then freezes it into mini popsicle molds — the kind with fun shapes like stars or dinosaurs. She tells the kids it’s a special “healing treat” and lets them choose their favorite shape.
To her surprise, it worked! Not only did the kids take the medicine without a fuss — they actually looked forward to it. “They think it’s magic,” Rachel laughs. “Lily calls it her ‘super pop.’”
Another variation Rachel uses involves a syringe and a juice box. She quietly inserts the medicine-filled syringe into the straw hole alongside the juice straw. As her child sips the juice, she gently pushes the medicine in. The taste is masked, and the kids never even notice.
Of course, she always checks with her pediatrician first to make sure it’s safe to mix or chill the medication — and she recommends all parents do the same.
Now, what was once a nightmare is a breeze. No more tears, no more bribes, no more wasted doses on the kitchen floor.
Parenting isn’t easy, but sometimes the smartest solutions are the simplest ones. With a little creativity — and a lot of love — even the hardest parts of caring for kids can turn into sweet victories.
Cheers to clever parenting — and healthy, happy kids! 💊🍭💡
