Disguise Turkey Tom Thanksgiving Activity
One of the most fun and timely things I love to do with preschool and school-age patients (and maybe even help them create a new tradition!) is to tell them a story about “Turkey Tom.”
One of the most fun and timely things I love to do with preschool and school-age patients (and maybe even help them create a new tradition!) is to tell them a story about “Turkey Tom.”
It’s that time when kids spend hours upon hours looking at costumes, deciding on one, then changing their mind. Only to do this at least 10 times before October 31st. To kids, Halloween means decorations, trick or treating, costumes, and excitement.
Taking time to educate children who may be a bit fearful during these uncertain times is crucial to helping them feel more comfortable and open to working on skills they need to develop. When approaching serious subjects, like health issues, having a fun activity to ease the tension helps encourage a child’s natural urge to learn.
Want to create a procedural support box? Here’s everything you need to distract, entertain, educate, and comfort your patients.
Taking medications can be one of the most anxiety-provoking experiences for children and families in the hospital. Here are a few scenarios for you.
Investing in bandages that can improve a patient’s ability to cooperate and cope with a procedure can be a time and money saver. When a hospital or doctor’s office takes the time to have several different types of bandages, it shows that they care about the needs of a child.