Afraid of the Doctor

Trauma

3 Tips for Communicating With Your Child’s Medical Team

Meghan L. Marsac, Ph.D. on April 1, 2023

How can you effectively communicate with your child’s healthcare team?

How can you effectively communicate with your child’s healthcare team?

Trauma

What Is Trauma-Informed Medical Care?

Meghan L. Marsac, Ph.D. on March 31, 2023

Have you heard about trauma-informed medical care and wondered what it means? Read on to learn more.

Have you heard about trauma-informed medical care and wondered what it means? Read on to learn more.

Bullying

Bullying and Teasing in Children With Food Allergies

Meghan L. Marsac, Ph.D. on February 21, 2023

Is your food-allergic child having trouble with bullying? Read on for tips on supporting your child.

Is your food-allergic child having trouble with bullying? Read on for tips on supporting your child.

Motivation

5 Steps for Setting Goals for Your Child’s Health

Meghan L. Marsac, Ph.D. on December 30, 2022

Thinking about the new year and setting health goals with your child? Read on to find out how to “C.O.A.C.H.” your child.

Thinking about the new year and setting health goals with your child? Read on to find out how to “C.O.A.C.H.” your child.

Parenting

3 Tips for Holiday Parenting

Meghan L. Marsac, Ph.D. on December 22, 2022

Embrace holiday joy with these three tips.

Embrace holiday joy with these three tips.

Parenting

Parenting Sick Kids: Keeping Calm and Carrying On

Meghan L. Marsac, Ph.D. on November 23, 2022

Here are 6 tips to help you with the juggles and struggles of caring for sick kids.

Here are 6 tips to help you with the juggles and struggles of caring for sick kids.

Trauma

Getting Creative to Combat Medical Trauma

Meghan L. Marsac, Ph.D. on September 30, 2022

Blue slushies, social stories, and coping kits: Getting creative to help kids deal with medical treatment.

Blue slushies, social stories, and coping kits: Getting creative to help kids deal with medical treatment.

Health

What Can Parents Do About Needlestick Fears?

Meghan L. Marsac, Ph.D. on September 21, 2022

Need help with your child’s needlestick fears? These quick tips will help you make a plan with your child.

Need help with your child’s needlestick fears? These quick tips will help you make a plan with your child.

Trauma

Find Your People to Help With Emotional Medical Trauma

Meghan L. Marsac, Ph.D. on August 5, 2022

Figuring out who is in your corner—and your child's—can help you manage the stress and potential trauma of navigating life with a child with a medical condition.

Figuring out who is in your corner—and your child's—can help you manage the stress and potential trauma of navigating life with a child with a medical condition.

Trauma

What Does Emotional Medical Trauma Look Like?

Meghan L. Marsac, Ph.D. on June 17, 2022

Curious about how emotions might be affected by medical conditions or care? Read on to learn about (emotional) medical trauma reactions.

Curious about how emotions might be affected by medical conditions or care? Read on to learn about (emotional) medical trauma reactions.

Depression

"Mad" and "Sad" Aren’t Bad

Meghan L. Marsac, Ph.D. on June 13, 2022

A meltdown about an ice cream flavor, a fight with a friend, or sadness about something on the news can be an opportunity to help children learn about feelings.

A meltdown about an ice cream flavor, a fight with a friend, or sadness about something on the news can be an opportunity to help children learn about feelings.

Health

Does My Child Need Therapy?

Meghan L. Marsac, Ph.D. on April 30, 2022

Have you wondered whether therapy could be helpful for your child and/or family? Read on for five quick tips about how treatment can help.

Have you wondered whether therapy could be helpful for your child and/or family? Read on for five quick tips about how treatment can help.

Psychopharmacology

How Caregivers Can Support Children with Medical Conditions

Meghan L. Marsac, Ph.D. on October 2, 2021

A new diagnosis of a medical condition or new injury in a child can be tough. What are some common challenges and tips to manage them?

A new diagnosis of a medical condition or new injury in a child can be tough. What are some common challenges and tips to manage them?

Health

5 Tips for Taking Your Child to the Doctor

Meghan L. Marsac, Ph.D. on August 22, 2021

Does your child have a hard time at medical appointments? Read on for tips on how you can help your child.

Does your child have a hard time at medical appointments? Read on for tips on how you can help your child.