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. 2  You use the wrong formulation. You might cause an overdose if you give your child adult acetaminophen instead of a children's formulation.  You decide that more is better.