Let’s Pretend
Rehearsing is a great way to prepare kids for a dental visit.
Use the underlined words and pictures to act out a visit to the dentist’s office. The next time your child has a dental visit, encourage them to look for some of the dental tools Abby mentions in the story.
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.
Rosita’s Favorite
Regular check-ups can be a fun and informative experience for the whole healthy team, kids included!
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.
My Whole Healthy Life: Meet Reignen
A video about the different ways a Native American child and his family stay healthy.
My Whole Healthy Life: Meet Wa.Sta.Tse
A video about the different ways a Native American child and her family stay healthy.
Communicating at Doctor’s Visits
Good communication leads to good care for your child.
