As a certified child life specialist, our friend Katie Taylor at @childlifeoncall knows just how vital proper preparation can be for a child facing an upcoming medical procedure. Taking some time beforehand to discuss the procedure and answer questions helps the child and their family create a perfect coping plan. 

In this video, watch as a bear-y great patient helps a child life specialist use medical play to prepare a child for an IV! 

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