Celebrate! Going to the Doctor
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Choosing a Pediatrician
Babycenter offers a guide for finding a pediatrician for your child, including interview questions to ask a practice you may be considering.
www.babycenter.com/0_choosing-a-doctor-for-your-baby_320.bc
7 Things to Consider When Deciding on a Pediatrician
www.inhabitat.com/inhabitots/guide-how-to-choose-the-best-pediatrician-for-your-child/
What to Expect in a Doctor’s Visit
This articles walks parents through what to expect at each doctor’s visit through baby’s second year.
www.thebump.com/a/new-baby-doctor-visit-checklist
Fevers are naturally concerning for parents, but also a normal reaction of the body’s immune system. This article helps parents know when a fever should become concerning enough to take your child to the doctor.
www.parenting.com/health-guide/fever/when-call-doctor
Make Going to the Doctor a Good Experience
How to talk to kids before a doctor’s visit to help prepare them.
www.pbs.org/parents/talkingwithkids/health/doctor_before.html
Suggestions to make a doctor’s visit easier on your child
www.romper.com/p/15-tips-for-making-your-kids-doctor-appointments-easier-7698
This post is written specifically to adoptive parents but has applications to all parents of children with special needs, offering tips on making surgery and hospital stays easier on children.
www.nohandsbutours.com/2017/03/05/preparing-adopted-child-surgery/
Additional Resources
Smart Medicine for A Healthier Child gives parents tools to understand symptoms and treatment options for a number of common childhood ailments.
www.smile.amazon.com/Smart-Medicine-Healthier-Child-Janet/dp/1583331395/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1497216981&sr=1-1&keywords=smart+medicine+for+a+healthier+child