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MORE THAN HALF OF PARENTS REPORT THAT DENTIST AND DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS ARE CHALLENGING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
MORE THAN HALF OF PARENTS REPORT THAT DENTIST AND DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS ARE CHALLENGING FOR YOUNG C...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\nMORE THAN HALF OF PARENTS REPORT THAT DENTIST AND DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS ARE CHALLENGING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada NewsWire\n\n\n\"Ready, Set . . . Checkup!\" campaign from Melissa & Doug shares expert tips, toys, and developmental play ideas for preparing children to navigate checkups with more confidenceWILTON, Conn., March 3, 2026 /CNW/ - New research commissioned by Melissa & Doug®, a brand known for its commitment to purposeful play and discovery, finds that for six in 10 (59%) families with young children, going to the dentist or doctor can be challenging.* Parents in those families cite fear of the unknown as the top contributing factor to children's challenges when learning of an appointment.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\"A child's first experience visiting the dentist can have a lasting influence on how they view dental health for the rest of their lives,\" says Dr. Tyler Hanks, D.M.D., of the pediatric dentistry practice Happy Tooth. Dr. Hanks is partnering with Melissa & Doug to share tips and play ideas for parents to help their kids navigate checkups with more confidence. \"Helping children understand what to expect can go a long way to ensuring they have a positive experience and begin to build healthy habits at a young age.\"  Preparing for AppointmentsAccording to the Melissa & Doug \"Children's Checkups Survey,\" parents' top three strategies for preparing young children for appointments include discussing appointment details, bringing a favorite toy, and promising a reward/treat.While many parents try to discuss dentist and doctor appointments with children in advance, half (51%) say they don't do so until 24 hours or less prior to the visit. The findings suggest an opportunity to start those conversations earlier--using confidence-building play to help children feel more prepared.\"We know that new experiences like dental and doctor visits can feel big for little ones,\" says Lauren DeFeo Duchene, President of Melissa & Doug and EVP ...