Surgery can be a stressful experience for children and families. Feeling well prepared can help reduce anxiety, support recovery, and make it a positive experience. When a child needs surgery, it can ...

Prepare children for surgery using clear, age-appropriate language and utilize hospital resources like a certified child life specialist to help address fears and explain medical procedures. Parents ...

Preparing for your child to have surgery can be a nerve-wracking experience. “While surgery may be routine for medical professionals, it becomes a core memory that stays with parents and children,” ...

LISTEN: A pediatric anesthesiologist just launched an app that helps reduce anxiety ahead of surgery for children, their parents and clinicians. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge has more. A pediatric ...

Preparing your child for surgery can be a stressful time for you both. Working with your healthcare team, you can help make this scary time a little less frightening by addressing your child’s ...

Facing surgery can be a stressful experience for anyone — especially for children and their families. Whether it’s a minor procedure or something more complex, the thought of a hospital visit can ...