How to get through a wait at the doctor's office
Killing time at the doctor's office isn't easy. Silence those sighs of boredom with this simple trick.
At their next checkup, keep kids distracted with this simple trick: Pack a small bag with coloured pencils, crayons and stickers—but don't bother with a colouring book. The paper that covers the exam table is the perfect canvas for little artists. If your child is less interested in solo colouring, try playing hangman or tic-tac-toe.
A version of this article appeared in our September 2016 issue with the headline “How to get through a wait at the doctor's office,” p. 34.
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Amy is a freelance writer and editor based in Toronto, Ontario. Her work can also be found in publications like Chatelaine, Toronto Life and The Globe and Mail.