Written by Claire Burgess, Family Consultant.  Getting your child to take medication can be a daunting task, especially when they’re resistant to it. Whether it’s for a common cold, an ear infection, or a chronic condition, the struggle is real for many parents. The good news is that you can make the process smoother and less stressful with a few strategies that work for young children.

Here are some tips and techniques to help.

Written by Claire Burgess, Family Consultant.  t’s that time of the year when everyone seems to have a cough or a cold!  The typical time for the common cold to make an appearance is between October and April and during this time of the year it can feel like your child has constantly got a cold. Most children before they start school will average 6-8 colds per year, which works out at around 1 cold per month!  The good news is that once your child starts school their immunity starts to get better which means that their tendency to catch colds will reduce.