Getting an MRI
This child-friendly video cartoon can help prepare your child for getting an MRI. Learn about what an MRI machine looks like, the MRI noise, and how the MRI scan works.
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Child Life, Education and Creative Arts Therapy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia supports the unique needs of children as they cope with illness and injury.
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Making Vaccines Less Stressful: Tips to Comfort Babies and Toddlers Before, During and After Vaccinations
CHOP Child Life Specialists offer tips to help babies and toddlers prepare and cope with childhood vaccinations.
MRI Mock Scanner
An MRI mock scanner simulates the real MRI experience, including the noises the camera makes throughout the scan. It is a useful tool to see how your child will handle the MRI.
Preparing for Hospitalization and Medical Procedures
Find information on how to prepare your child for hospitalization and how the child life staff at CHOP can help.
Preparing for Surgery: Surgery Prep Books for Kids
If your child is scheduled to have surgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia or one of our surgery centers, these surgery prep books can help prepare them for what to expect.
Supporting Your School-age Child Before, During and After COVID-19 Vaccination
Use these strategies and suggested language to support your child throughout their COVID-19 vaccination experience.