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How to Reduce Preschooler Anxiety About Going to the Doctor

Help your child by telling him what to expect

by Shannon Hutton, M.Ed., M.P.A.  |  1950 views  |  0 comments  |        Rate this now! 

5.) Give them something to look forward to. Parents can help reduce anxiety in preschoolers about going to the doctor’s office by giving them something else to think about. Therefore, it helps to give your preschooler something to look forward to after the appointment. This could be going out for ice cream, having a friend over, or going home and playing a game together.

These suggestions can help reduce your preschooler’s anxiety about going to the doctor’s office and therefore help the visit go more smoothly.

About the Author

Shannon Hutton is a certified School Counselor who counsels students on anger management, social skills, anxiety, divorce, self-esteem, study skills, impulsivity and bullying. She also shares fun kids crafts, coloring pages, easy recipes and simple project ideas at Seasonal Kids Activities and does cool giveaways at Momsational.

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