doctors and hospitals: easing the overwhelm
Doctors, nurses, social workers, and therapists are valuable members of your child’s care team. But time with them can sometimes be short and chaotic.
Our resources help give parents the confidence and tools needed to make care team interactions less stressful and more productive.
is this the right doctor for you?
We all want providers who can meet us where we are and partner with us to deliver the best care possible for our children.
Not sure if a doctor or therapist is right for you and your child? Our Quick Tips sheet has a list of 14 key questions to consider.
how to partner with your child’s provider
This simple tool from Family Voices can help parents:
- Learn to trust our instincts in healthcare settings
- Organize our questions and be comfortable asking them and clarifying them
- Set realistic goals for appointments — and achieve them
tips for better communication
This video from the Courageous Parents Network can help parents:
- Prepare for care team appointments in order to make the most of them
- Communicate effectively with care teams
- Confidently ask questions, seek clarification, and raise concerns to care team members