
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.

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.