Resources

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.

Play and recreation can be therapeutic by giving children the opportunity to explore, express and process their healthcare experiences in a safe, non-threatening environment.

This child-friendly learning resource can help prepare your child for getting a vaccine. Learn about what a vaccine is and what it can be like before, during and after.

Going to the doctor’s office can be an overwhelming experience for children and caregivers. This guide provides suggestions and resources to help create positive experiences.

Find information on how to prepare your child for hospitalization and how the child life staff at CHOP can help.

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.

Find recommended children’s books that focus on a variety of topics such as healthcare, social-emotional well-being, diversity and inclusion.

Sibshops is a fun and rewarding program for brothers and sisters of children with special health or developmental needs to gain peer support and education through facilitator led discussions, activities and games.

Learn about the reactions siblings may have when a brother or a sister is in the hospital and what caregivers can do to help the family cope.

Use these strategies and suggested language to support your child throughout their COVID-19 vaccination experience.