Aside from dreaming of making other people well, kids are probably fascinated by the tools that doctors use when examining their patients.
As parents, the one thing we can do to make our children succeed in becoming doctors and medical professionals is to give our support by providing them the guidance and resources they will need to hone their skills and talents.
If your daughter still shows signs of interest in the field of medicine when she reaches eight or ten, buy educational toys that will help her become familiar with the parts of the body and the functions of the different organs of the body.
You may also want to buy your child some books and videos not only about the profession, but also about kid doctors/medical workers such as fictional character Doogie Howser MD, who became a doctor at age 16.
These things are important in keeping your kids interested in the profession, as well as showing them the responsibilities of people who work in the medical field.
Talk with your child's doctor - it never hurts to ask him or her if they wouldn't mind having your child spend a few hours with them to observe their work and environment.
Here's how to get started: 1.
Call your doctor or another local doctor.
2.
Let them know that your child shows an interest in becoming a doctor.
3.
Ask if they would be willing to have your child observe them in their work environment.
Usually 1-3 hours is enough time.
4.
If the doctor says yes, make sure that you know their rules and establish them with your child.
5.
Stay in the building with your child, though you may not want to join them in the office.
6.
If the doctor is interested, he or she can set up another time with you for observation.
Another tip - ask your local doctors about how they got started, or what they would recommend for your child to jumpstart their career interest.
Some may recommend a First Aid class and Jr.
Lifesaving course.
Call or search through your Yellow Pages to find kids and teens courses.
Most of all, have fun while you learn with your kids!
As parents, the one thing we can do to make our children succeed in becoming doctors and medical professionals is to give our support by providing them the guidance and resources they will need to hone their skills and talents.
If your daughter still shows signs of interest in the field of medicine when she reaches eight or ten, buy educational toys that will help her become familiar with the parts of the body and the functions of the different organs of the body.
You may also want to buy your child some books and videos not only about the profession, but also about kid doctors/medical workers such as fictional character Doogie Howser MD, who became a doctor at age 16.
These things are important in keeping your kids interested in the profession, as well as showing them the responsibilities of people who work in the medical field.
Talk with your child's doctor - it never hurts to ask him or her if they wouldn't mind having your child spend a few hours with them to observe their work and environment.
Here's how to get started: 1.
Call your doctor or another local doctor.
2.
Let them know that your child shows an interest in becoming a doctor.
3.
Ask if they would be willing to have your child observe them in their work environment.
Usually 1-3 hours is enough time.
4.
If the doctor says yes, make sure that you know their rules and establish them with your child.
5.
Stay in the building with your child, though you may not want to join them in the office.
6.
If the doctor is interested, he or she can set up another time with you for observation.
Another tip - ask your local doctors about how they got started, or what they would recommend for your child to jumpstart their career interest.
Some may recommend a First Aid class and Jr.
Lifesaving course.
Call or search through your Yellow Pages to find kids and teens courses.
Most of all, have fun while you learn with your kids!
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