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pathways to parenting how to calm
child
ren for
doctor
visits m ost kids don?t like to go to the
doctor
, but some kids are absolutely petrified. they cry, kick, and scream, which can be upsetting for both the
child
and the parent. here are a few ways to calm your
child
so that
doctor
?s visits become a breeze. dr. brannon perilloux of associates in pediatric and adolescent medicine suggests the most effective tool in calming
child
ren?s
doctor
fears is preparation. he explains, ?the big- gest thing is educating the
child
so they are not surprised.? he empha- sizes that informing them about what is going to happen is the key. be specific about the procedures that will happen: checking their ears and mouth with a light, feeling their strength in their hands, checking their stomach and reflexes, and taking their temperature.
another
tip dr. perilloux recommends is to eliminate parents? negative talk. teasing about shots can be detrimental to easing the
child
?s fears. he strongly advises against comments like, ?the
doctor
will give you a shot if you misbehave.? this approach harms the
child
?s perception of the
doctor
. use positive language leading up to the appointment and while at the physician?s office. of course bringing books and toys to occupy the
child
is
another
good tool. dr. perilloux advocates that bringing a favorite stuffed animal and having the stuffed animal get a checkup can also provide comfort for the
child
. however, he doesn?t recommend electronic distraction because when the
child
has to separate from the device,
another
problem occurs. try these tips to help
doctor
?s visits become smooth and uneventful. july 2016 | brparents.com 17
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