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How To Prepare Young Kids For Medical Appointments

Full List:
Engage Them In Imaginary Play 1 .  Engage Them In Imaginary Play
Let Them Express Their Feelings 2 .  Let Them Express Their Feelings
Tell Your Child Before It Happens 3 .  Tell Your Child Before It Happens
Use Simple Words And Keep It Basic 4 .  Use Simple Words And Keep It Basic
Use Different Resources 5 .  Use Different Resources
Let Them Have Some Control 6 .  Let Them Have Some Control
Take Them Along To One Of Your Appointments 7 .  Take Them Along To One Of Your Appointments
Let Them Ask Questions To The Provider 8 .  Let Them Ask Questions To The Provider
Call Ahead And Request A Provider/Assistant That Works With Children 9 .  Call Ahead And Request A Provider/Assistant That Works With Children
Make A Plan Ahead Of Time 10 .  Make A Plan Ahead Of Time
Arrive At The Clinic Early 11 .  Arrive At The Clinic Early
Remember Things You Need To Bring 12 .  Remember Things You Need To Bring
Be Confident 13 .  Be Confident
Be Mindful Of Your Schedule When Making Appointments 14 .  Be Mindful Of Your Schedule When Making Appointments
Relate To Them 15 .  Relate To Them
Acknowledge How Good They Did In Front Of Others 16 .  Acknowledge How Good They Did In Front Of Others
Be Mindful Of Your Own Anxiety And Practice Relaxation 17 .  Be Mindful Of Your Own Anxiety And Practice Relaxation
Know It Gets Easier 18 .  Know It Gets Easier
Reward Them When It’s Over 19 .  Reward Them When It’s Over
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