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16.11.06: Mommy! When Will We See The Doctor Again?
… Many parents frighten their children with a doctor, thus making a big mistake. They say, in case he does not put on a hat, he falls ill and would be taken to hospital. No wonder after such measures a child will watch out and try to escape visit to the clinic…
What can parents do in order to avoid their child's tears, how can they make a visit to the doctor quick and pleasant? The most important thing is to respect feelings of the child and to understand, that in such cases everything is important: not only doctors’ professionalism, but also kind attitude and comfortable atmosphere, which help to calm the child down.
… AMC specialists offer young patients to take part in a competition: they may enter the club “Lion’s Heart”, those, who do not cry during annoying procedures, get toy medal “AMC Hero” or “Fine Fellow”…
«Young Family», №12, November 2006
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