I just read an interesting article on "7 un-fun health milestones and how to get through them." The article lists common injuries or health-related necessities that many children will experience during childhood. It offers an honest, detailed perspective for parents who, no doubt, worry about what their child is going through. For each milestone they have a quick write-up that describes what you should do, what the "Ouch Factor" is like for your child, great "On-the-Spot Soothers" you can employ, and what to do as you're Thinking Ahead.
Here are the 7 Un-fun Health milestones:
• A broken bone
• A From-the-Vein Blood Draw
• Filling a Cavity
• Getting Stitches
• Having a Hospital Procedure
• Getting Braces
• Swallowing a Pill
What do you think of the information and advice that the article gives?
Have you had to go through any of these with your children? What did you worry about? What worked?
What "health milestones" would you add to the list?