This story helps you and your child prepare for medical procedures and hospital visits with practical language, ideas, and strategies from child development experts.
For the child:
Help your child turn a daunting experience into an empowering one by engaging them in preparation, knowing what to expect, igniting their curiosity and learning how to handle worries.
The story follows the main character, Perry, who is helped by his best friend and family to visit the hospital for medical procedures. He learns to overcome his worries and builds confidence through new experiences.
Empower kids by engaging them in the preparation and procedures.
Practise mindful techniques to manage big feelings.
For the grown-ups:
Relieve your worries about supporting your child through medical procedures with expert advice at the back of the book to understand their needs, give you coping strategies, and build your confidence for a hospital visit.
Learning how our bodies and hospitals work develops curiosity and resilience.
Predictability around new experiences and environments builds confidence.
Suitable for ages 2-8