Distraction and Calming Techniques for Children by https://padlet.com/rm145/xd0904z4gk0v69kn What techniques and methods do you think we use to calm and engage with children? Do you have any useful links or resources? en-us 2022-05-23 09:32:38 UTC 2022-06-07 17:51:53 UTC hello@padlet.com Music, YouTube and programs - love a parent phone https://padlet.com/rm145/xd0904z4gk0v69kn/wish/2202182687 2022-05-27 13:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rm145/xd0904z4gk0v69kn/wish/2202182687 https://padlet.com/rm145/xd0904z4gk0v69kn/wish/2204502164 Find out what they like to do, cartoons they like, I know most of the paw patrol names and my little pony names. Bubbles and stickers are always a hit! Make it a game ]]> 2022-05-30 10:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rm145/xd0904z4gk0v69kn/wish/2204502164 Music/games etc. on a phone or other device where appropriate, use a favourite toy/teddy to show them what you are going to do (eg. chest auscultation - listen to teddy's chest first) https://padlet.com/rm145/xd0904z4gk0v69kn/wish/2204820144 2022-05-30 15:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rm145/xd0904z4gk0v69kn/wish/2204820144 Be approachable and tell some jokes. Being non threatening and creating a comical environment will benefit the child. Humour is a tool to be utilised. https://padlet.com/rm145/xd0904z4gk0v69kn/wish/2209441679 2022-06-02 21:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rm145/xd0904z4gk0v69kn/wish/2209441679 https://padlet.com/rm145/xd0904z4gk0v69kn/wish/2212802480 Kids love a good sticker. Also getting the parents involved by showing the child the examination procedures first on the parent/guardian and/or getting the parent to take the child's temperature. ]]> 2022-06-07 00:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rm145/xd0904z4gk0v69kn/wish/2212802480 https://padlet.com/rm145/xd0904z4gk0v69kn/wish/2213301377 Let the child/toddler play with your pen torch: keeps them occupied for ages!]]> 2022-06-07 08:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rm145/xd0904z4gk0v69kn/wish/2213301377 a show on a phone works a treat to keep the child as calm and still as possible. I have also found that allowing the child to hold a piece of equipment before using it can calm them down too, for example, allow them to check their parent's or teddy's chest before you check the childs https://padlet.com/rm145/xd0904z4gk0v69kn/wish/2213930029 2022-06-07 17:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rm145/xd0904z4gk0v69kn/wish/2213930029