
Alliance For Kids®
A 501c3 NGO/Charity
A smiling ill child is one good reason for our programs. The best reason is because we help reduce their trauma.
Visit our websiteA smiling ill child is one good reason for our programs. The best reason is because we help reduce their trauma.
Visit our websiteAfter 5 years of giving our programs to over 50,000 kids, we are happy to share we reduce the trauma for ill and hospitalized kids
Learn moreWe are busy developing ways to make the hospital easier.
Join ForcesHelp transform a scary hospital stay into a Super Hero Adventure.
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Last Updated: February 13th, 2012
Some pain management and distraction techniques for toddlers include the following: light up toys music encouraging statements bubbles favorite toy singing watching videos iPad ...
Read MoreYou can explain what a CT scan is to your child by telling him or her that CT stands for computed tomography. Explain to your child that these scans take pictures of different parts of the body. Th...
Read MoreTo prepare your school-age child for a hospital stay, try the following: Begin preparation about one to two weeks ahead of time. Help your child understand why he or she is going to the hospi...
Read MoreCommon coping behaviors for infants under 12 months old include crying, fussing and hand-mouth activity. This content originally appeared on the Alliance for Kids website.
Read MoreSome common stressors that hospitalized toddlers may experience include the following: separation from parent and fear of abandonment stranger anxiety unfamiliar environment loss of auton...
Read MoreSome common stressors that hospitalized children may experience include the following: loss of bodily control forced dependence loss of competence fear of bodily mutation or deformities ...
Read MoreYou can help your infant cope with hospitalization by being prepared. Infants can sense if you are stressed or anxious, so the more prepared you are the more relaxed you will be around your baby. I...
Read MoreSome developmental milestones for infants under 12 months old include the following: learns through senses development of trust attachment to primary caregiver minimal language increase...
Read MoreSome developmental milestones for children 6 to 12 years old include the following: heavily involved with peers develop concrete thinking active learners, can invent and design things inc...
Read MoreSome common stressors that hospitalized newborns may experience include the following: loud noise and sudden movement bright light impairment of basic needs limited caregiver involvement ...
Read MoreDevelopmental milestones for toddlers include the following: seeks independence develops language skills learns new skills like walking and toilet training uses mobility is a means to lea...
Read MoreSome common coping behaviors for toddlers include the following: regression of recently learned developmental skills clinging behavior temper tantrums This content originally appeared on...
Read MoreFollowing are some developmental milestones for newborns under 30 days old: startle reflex when moved quickly or hearing loud noises sucks on anything placed in mouth (suckling reflex) open...
Read MoreYou can help your toddler cope with hospitalization by preparing him or her a day before the hospital. Simple, age appropriate explanations are best. Remember that toddlers are still learning the m...
Read MoreFollowing are common coping behaviors for newborns under 30 days old: crying sucking quiets to soft music, singing or touching soothes when swaddled in blanket or rocked This content o...
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