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 him 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.
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.
Hooray for Healthy Teams
A child’s healthy team includes parents, extended family and caregivers, teachers, doctors, nurses, ...and themselves!
Your Healthy Team
When healthy teams work together, kids win!
Communicating at Doctor’s Visits
Good communication leads to good care for your child.
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!
