Health

Health care needs include physical, dental and mental health, and responsibilities change with age. To help your child build the confidence to take care of health needs and to navigate health care into adulthood, start with small, steady steps today. Involve them in tasks such as scheduling appointments, learning about medical conditions, and communicating with their health care team.

As your child gets more comfortable managing their own care, work through real-life scenarios together - such as rescheduling an appointment, reporting a symptom or managing a new medication. Practicing today will empower your child to handle unexpected situations in the future.