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Making scary situations familiar

Hospitals are terrifying. My patients in my ER (in downtown Boston) often tell me how scary it is to be in the hospital – and how much it helps to have nurses, tech, and doctors who understand that and can put them at ease. However, for children, this can be an even more tumultuous experience….

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JUNIOR MEDICAL DETECTIVE TISSUE HOLDER

You will need: Card stock or heavy paper Safety Scissors Glue stick Box of tissues Other fun decorating materials (markers, crayons, glitter pens, etc.) Steps: Cut cardstock into 6″ x 7″ piece. Put glue along the long edge of the paper Fold over the rectangle, so that outer edges meet in middle. Decorate!   Try coloring…

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