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nervousness. dr. drumm shares, ?parents should be calm and reassuring during the
visit
. also, don?t say things like, ?if you?re bad, you?re going to the
doctor
? or ?if you?re bad, you?re going to get a shot.?? plan a reward prior to the
visit
, set up a reward?big or small?for your
child
, and let her know what to expect. having something to look forward to after the checkup can make even a reluctant
child
more willing to cooperate during her time with the
doctor
. choose something that will motivate your
child
. some ideas could be a treat like ice cream, a candy bar, or going out for lunch or a trip to the park, pool, or an opportunity to invite a friend over to play. some parents may also decide to purchase a small toy or book their
child
has had their eye on. whatever you decide to choose as a reward, explain to your
child
what it will be and how she will earn it. after the
visit
, tell her you are proud of her for her bravery and talk about how she felt during the appointment. when a
child
knows she can talk about her feelings honestly, she is usually more likely to discuss other fears in the future. ?
child
ren?s books about
doctor
visit
s books can help kids understand what to expect from an upcoming
doctor
visit
and help them work through their fears. check your local library for these titles to read with your
child
. ? a
visit
to dr. duck by rosemary wells ? how do dinosaurs get well soon? by jane yolen ? nervous nellie: a book for
child
ren who worry by dr. urmila pai ? biscuit
visit
s the
doctor
by alyssa satin capucilli ? the berenstain bears go to the
doctor
by stan and jan berenstain ? corduroy goes to the
doctor
by don freeman and lisa mccue ? froggy goes to the
doctor
by jonathan london ?
doctor
maisy by lucy cousins ? george
visit
s the
doctor
by nicola smee ? sarah and duck
visit
the
doctor
by sarah gomes harris f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 9 | b r p a r e n t s . c o m 2 9
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