REMINDER: Doctor’s Orders 1. Acknowledge Feelings Instead of, “Come on, it’s not that bad. Just let her do it, and it’ll be over.” Try, “It can be scary to think about someone sticking a needle in your arm.” Instead of, “Don’t cry. You’re a big boy.” Try, “That hurt! You didn’t like that!” 2. Offer in Fantasy What You Can’t Give in Reality “I wish they could put the medicine inside a lollipop. You’d eat one a day for a week and then you’d never get sick.” 3. Offer a Choice “Do you want the shot in your left arm or your right?” “Do you want to sit next to me, or on my lap?” 4. Give Information
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