How can children be involved in their own health care?

Children can be super helpers in taking care of their own body! It’s like when you help your parent make breakfast, you feel proud and important.

Like a Team with Your Body

Imagine your body is like a toy box, and every time you get sick or hurt, it's like something fell out. You can help put it back by doing things like drinking medicine or taking a pill. It’s like giving your body a special snack to make it feel better.

Being the Boss of Your Health

Sometimes, doctors ask kids questions about how they're feeling, that's like being the boss of your own health team! If you say, “I don’t feel so good,” the doctor listens and helps you get better. You can even help count how many times you take medicine or choose which color pill you want to take first.

It’s not magic, it’s just a fun way for kids to feel like they're helping their body be strong and happy!

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Examples

  1. A child chooses a fruit snack instead of candy.
  2. A kid uses a sticker chart to count their daily water intake.
  3. A child tells their parent when they feel unwell.

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