1 Cultural Influences Cultural influences means historical, geographical, and familial factors that affect assessment and intervention processes.
How can I teach my child to swallow a pill? Some children as young as age 3 or 4 can swallow a pill, while some teenagers still can't accomplish the task! When your child is ready to try, have him practice with something small and hard-coated, like Tic Tac breath mints. Here's how: With a mouthful of water, have your child look up at the ceiling.
1 Also, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) discourages use of cough and cold medicines for children younger than age 2.  You use the wrong formulation. You might cause an overdose if you give your child adult acetaminophen instead of a children's formulation.