| Letting your kids play doctor when they are | | | | because going to the doctor can be a scary thing |
| young is a good way to get them used to seeing | | | | for them. If you let them know that it is ok to be |
| a doctor when it is time for them to go in for a | | | | scared but here are the benefits of visiting the |
| visit. It can be scary when you are a 4 or 6 year | | | | doctor then they will have no issues. |
| old to go and visit the doctor for the first time. | | | | We all remember what it was like the first time |
| Letting them play with doctor outfits can make | | | | we visited the doctor and you want to help your |
| them more at ease. | | | | children have a more pleasant time when they go |
| First you want to visit your local Halloween or | | | | in for a visit. It is a good idea to make sure that |
| costume store because this is the best place to | | | | you and your kids feel comfortable with the |
| find doctor outfits. Once you have selected an | | | | doctor. Some physicians are better with people |
| outfit then you want to set some time aside so | | | | and kids than others. |
| that your kids can enjoy playing doctor together. | | | | Finally you want to remember that going to the |
| It will help them to not be afraid when they go to | | | | doctor is not always a scary thing to do if you |
| the doctor. | | | | plan for it. Let your kids dress up as doctors and |
| Next you need to talk to your kids about going to | | | | get used to the white coat and other doctor |
| the doctor and explain the purpose of a doctor. | | | | related things. This can be one of the best things |
| You want to keep your kids minds at ease | | | | you do to prepare your kids for their next visit. |