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.
Many Ways to Be Healthy
Wellness looks different for every family. Read this article and consider what healthy means to you.
Elmo’s Exciting Sleep
A storybook about all of the amazing (and exciting!) things that happen when we sleep.
Ready for Rest
Watch children around the world wind-down before nap or bedtime.
Our Family Dance Recipe
Find new ways to move together by creating your very own family dance!
Let’s Move Together
Watch this video about the different ways we can move and groove... children and grown-ups alike!
Dance Dance Dance!
Watch, dance, and sing along with your friends from Sesame Street!
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.
