going home. after the test, you may want to take your child for ice cream or some other treat, but do not make the treat a condition of "being good" for the test.
suggest ways to stay calm, such as counting, deep breathing, singing, blowing bubbles, and relaxing by thinking pleasant thoughts.
allow your child to participate in simple tasks during the procedure, if appropriate.
include your child in the decision-making process, such as the time of day or the site on the body where the procedure is performed (this depends on the type of procedure being performed).
encourage the child's participation during the procedure, such as holding an instrument, if allowed.
let your child 