Wash Your Hands!
Sing a song about when to wash.
- Watch the video together. Ask, “When is it important to wash your hands?” (after coughing or sneezing, before eating, after using the bathroom, plus any time they’re dirty).
- Sing another hand-washing song (to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It”):
If you’re coughing and you’re sneezing, wash your hands.
If you’re coughing and you’re sneezing, wash your hands.
If you’re coughing and you’re sneezing,
If you’re coughing and you’re sneezing,
If you’re coughing and you’re sneezing, wash your hands.
- Sing new verses: “Before you eat some food, wash your hands” and “When you’re finished with the potty, wash your hands.”
Visiting the Doctor: Helping Kids Grow Up Strong & Healthy
Preparation and communication help you get the best care for your child at every medical visit.
Connecting & Communicating
Communication and connection with families is key to building a strong, effective healthy team.
Elmo and Abby’s Check-up Play Date
Pretend play can help children “rehearse” situations that may frighten them.
I’m Listening
Good communication amongst family, healthcare providers, and children leads to trusting relationships and inspires healthy habits…and well-child visits are a great time to communicate!
Hooray for Healthy Teams
A child’s healthy team includes parents, extended family and caregivers, teachers, doctors, nurses, ...and themselves!
Communicating at Doctor’s Visits
Good communication leads to good care for your child.
Your Healthy Team
When healthy teams work together, kids win!
