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.
Print and use these pages (or just view on screen) before your child’s next sick or well visit! In this guide for both you and your child, you’ll find:
- information to help you prepare for children’s sick and well visits
- tips for before, during, and after a visit
- activities and games to help children feel comfortable, calm, and reassured
- suggestions for coping with chronic illnesses such as allergies, asthma, and diabetes
Special thanks to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Sleepy Stars
Use this printable to try out some new wind-down strategies for bedtime.
Healthy Family Cheer
Three cheers for healthy habits! Celebrate your family’s efforts... big and small.
Many Ways to Be Healthy
Wellness looks different for every family. Read this article and consider what healthy means to you.
Let's Play Outside
Learning happens everywhere! Explore "outdoor science" ideas that encourage children to engage with the world around them.
Sun’s Up, Sun’s Down: Healthy Families & Healthy Days
A storybook about all the healthy habits that make up our daily routines!
Ready for Rest
Watch children around the world wind-down before nap or bedtime.
Rethinking Rest
Rest is about more than what happens when we close our eyes at night. Read and learn about the many kinds of rest.
