StagesDr Sotiris Michalitsis
A child-friendly guide
My first visit to the pediatrician
A simple story parents can share with children before their first visit. Every child can ask questions and take a pause.
- 01
We arrive
We walk in together, say hello and find a comfortable place to wait.
- 02
We talk
The doctor asks the parent and child what they need. There are no silly questions.
- 03
We check
We may measure height and weight and listen with a stethoscope. The doctor explains each step first.
- 04
We pause
If something feels too much, we can say stop, take a breath and continue when ready.
- 05
We leave with a plan
The parent receives clear next steps. The child knows what happened and what comes next.
For parents: A calm explanation helps. Never promise that a visit will involve “nothing at all”; explain that the doctor will ask before doing anything.