Child Imaging Safety
H is for Healthcare preparation – resource
“…positive healthcare experiences for children shape their long term good health and wellbeing.” (1) Why prepare for healthcare? “It took me lots of work to
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The three little “P’s” – Playgroup and Peppa Pig – review
Children were excited when Peppa Pig Goes to Hospital was the story of the day at one Sydney play group. There were about 15 children,
Four ways parents can increase their protective role and pain-reducing effect at medical procedures – resource
Many people believe that medical procedures have to hurt, particularly if they involve needles or other sharp instruments. They can hurt, of course, but
My trip to hospital – DVD resource
Queensland Health, Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital Nic, 8 years old, was recently admitted to hospital after an accident. Nic watched My trip to hospital DVD
F is for Feelings – from fear to resiliency – resource
It can be hard for a teenager when her peers move from the excitement of “can I sign your cast” to “it’s really going to
A is for anxious parents & children
Parents’ emotional response to child’s hospitalization Helen Gofman, Wilma Buckman, George H. Schade What was it like for children in hospital in the late 1950’s?
Painful paediatric practice
I was out to dinner with my girlfriends last night and at dinner the topic of pain relief in hospital came up. One of my
Jessica’s X-ray – review
By Pat Zonta, artwork by Clive Dobson Firefly books, 2006. 27 p. ISBN 10: 1552975770 Jessica’s X-Ray is a great book for children and
Maisy goes to hospital – review
By Lucy Cousins Walker books, 2007. A Maisy first experiences book. ISBN 9781406313260 “Maisy felt strange to be away from home and missed her
Help! My Child’s in Hospital!
Help! My Child’s in Hospital: A parent’s survival guide. Practical advice for parents on preparing your child and caring for them in hospital. By Becky
