Richard Soper MD on How to Help Your Child Remain Calm When Getting Shots
Getting shots is a part of life, particularly if you want your little tot to be healthy. As a pediatrician, Richard Soper, MD, knows firsthand how tricky it is to soothe a crying child. However, needle vaccinations are necessary to keep your children in the pink of health. It might be easier if you’re dealing with infants and toddlers, as you can carry them to the pediatrician and support them as they are getting a shot. But what can you do when you are dealing with an older child who is petrified of needles? They can ground their feet and insist on giving you a hard time as you drive to the clinic, sowing resentment, and a sense of betrayal in your bond. Of course, no parent wants their child to suffer, but vaccinations are a necessary evil. Richard Soper, MD, has some tips to help you keep your child calm while getting the required shots: Teach your child coping strategies If your children are old enough to learn, then you can help them practice...