Surgery can be a stressful experience for children and families. Feeling well prepared can help reduce anxiety, support recovery, and make it a positive experience. When a child needs surgery, it can ...

Carli Tourdot is a Child Life specialist and a children's book author. Tourdot is pictured with her book "Today is the Day! My First Surgery" on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Rochester.

Most people feel a mixture of anxiety, nervousness, and excitement in the weeks leading up to surgery. It can also be a busy time when people make preparations for their recovery. Doctors stress the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Getting ready to go under the knife can be scary—even when it’s for a procedure you’ve wanted for as long ...

Surgery might be a physical event, but it’s a mental and emotional one, too. Even if the procedure is routine, it can bring up real fears of pain and the unknown. That kind of stress doesn’t always ...

In many institutions, when a patient is scheduled for surgery, the patient is contacted before the procedure and given instructions as to how to prepare for the surgery. This may be done by staff from ...

Motherhood has always been portrayed as this messy, magical, all-consuming love story. You imagine the baby cuddles, the tired eyes, the giggles, the growth. You prepare for long nights, teething, ...