I once had a little patient who was convinced I was a magician. As I prepped for drawing blood, he shouted, ‘Can you make the needle disappear?’ I had to think fast and said, ‘I can try, but I’ll need your help!’ It turned into a game where he pretended to cast spells. It really lightened the mood and made the process a lot easier for him, and I think I might start keeping a magic wand in my kit.
I love how you made it fun! Sometimes, just letting kids be a part of the process, like having them count down before the needle goes in, can help too. Have you tried that as well?
That’s a great approach! Kids really do have the wildest imaginations. Next time, I might just go full magician and wear a cape — what do you think, @jupa574?