Going to the doctor can be frightening for children and often cause parents to feel anxious and overwhelmed. This book is intended to help prepare kids for a routine doctor checkup that includes a vaccination and blood test. Children will have a clear understanding of what will occur and why. Coping strategies are discussed to help the child feel a sense of control and less scared. Parents will also learn how to better support their child using empathic language, play and comfort positions. This is a wonderful book that can be added to a library at home, classroom, community programs or an outpatient clinic.
Going to the doctor can be frightening for children and often cause parents to feel anxious and overwhelmed. This book is intended to help prepare kids for a routine doctor checkup that includes a vaccination and blood test. Children will have a clear understanding of what will occur and why. Coping strategies are discussed to help the child feel a sense of control and less scared. Parents will also learn how to better support their child using empathic language, play and comfort positions. This is a wonderful book that can be added to a library at home, classroom, community programs or an outpatient clinic.
