How To Prepare Young Kids For Medical Appointments

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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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