Clara and my health check-up

Page 1 — Discovering the visit

1. 1. Welcome!

   • On the poster: “Welcome to our clinic!”
   • Clara: “Hello! I'm Clara. Today, we're going to look at how you're growing and how you're doing.”
   • The mother: “Thank you, she was a little nervous.”
   • The child: “Just a little!”

2. 2. Getting to know each other

   • Clara: “I'm going to ask you a few questions about your sleep, your meals, school and what you like to do.”
   • The child: “Okay!”
   • Key point: the check-up starts with simple questions.

3. 3. Taking measurements

   • Clara: “We measure your height and weight to follow your growth.”
   • The child: “I'm growing!”
   • On the poster: “You're growing, that's great!”
   • Key point: every child grows at their own pace.

4. 4. Sometimes we check a bit more

   • Clara: “Sometimes we also take your pulse or blood pressure.”
   • The child: “That was quick!”
   • On the poster: “A small gesture for great health!”
   • Key point: these small checks help follow overall health.

5. 5. Why this check-up?

   • Clara: “The check-up is for looking at your growth, your development and your lifestyle habits.”
   • The board shows: growth, development, sleep, nutrition, activity.

6. 6. Ready for what's next?

   • Clara: “Next, we look at your body, answer your questions and give you some advice.”
   • The child: “I'm ready!”
   • A little star: “Mission health!”

“A reassuring comic to help children understand their health check-up.”

Page 2 — Looking at your body

1. 1. Eyes and ears

   • Clara: “I'm looking at your eyes and ears to check that everything is fine.”
   • The child: “It tickles a little!”
   • Key point: each step is explained to the child.

2. 2. Throat and mouth

   • Clara: “Open wide! I'm looking at your throat and teeth.”
   • The child: “Aaaah!”
   • Key point: we also check for any discomfort or habits to keep an eye on.

3. 3. The heart

   • Clara: “I'm listening to your heart. Thump thump!”
   • The child: “Is it going fast?”
   • Clara: “It's working well!”

4. 4. The lungs

   • Clara: “I'm also checking how you breathe. Breathe in… breathe out…”
   • The child: “Like this?”
   • Key point: the check-up helps catch some problems early.

5. 5. Belly, skin and posture

   • Clara: “I'm also looking at your belly, your skin and how you stand.”
   • The mother: “It's really thorough.”
   • The board shows: belly, skin, posture, movement.

6. 6. Your comfort matters

   • Clara: “If something bothers you, you can always tell me.”
   • The child: “Okay, Clara!”
   • A little star: “I can ask my questions!”

“An exam done gently, step by step.”

Page 3 — Talking about your daily life

1. 1. Eating well

   • Clara: “Let's talk about your meals, the water you drink and what you like to eat.”
   • The child: “I like strawberries!”
   • Key point: eating a variety of foods helps the body grow well.

2. 2. Sleeping well

   • Clara: “Sleep is important for growing, learning and recovering.”
   • The child: “I like my bedtime story.”
   • On the poster: “Good sleep for a great day!”
   • Key point: the check-up is also a chance to talk about sleep routines.

3. 3. Moving and playing

   • Clara: “Moving every day helps your heart, your muscles and your mood.”
   • The child: “I love dancing and running!”

4. 4. School and learning

   • Clara: “We can also talk about school, attention and what's easy or harder for you.”
   • The mother: “It's helpful to talk about it.”
   • Key point: overall development is part of the check-up.

5. 5. Emotions matter too

   • Clara: “Your feelings are important too. You can talk about what makes you happy, sad or worried.”
   • The child: “Sometimes I worry a little.”
   • Clara: “Thank you for telling me.”
   • The board shows: joy, sadness, worry, anger.

6. 6. Prevention and vaccines

   • Clara: “We also check the recommended follow-ups and answer the parents' questions.”
   • The mother: “That reassures us.”
   • The “My health check-up” board shows: vaccines, exams, vision, hearing, growth, questions.
   • Prevention: habits, questions, follow-up.
   • On the poster: “Prevent today for tomorrow!”

“The health check-up is also a chance to talk about the child's daily life.”

Page 4 — Advice and time to go

1. 1. What we remember

   • Clara: “Today, we looked at your growth, your body and your daily life.”
   • The mother: “Thank you for all the explanations.”
   • The child: “I understood!”

2. 2. My super-habits

   • Clara: “Your super-habits: eat well, sleep well, move and speak up if something bothers you.”
   • The poster “My super-habits for staying healthy!” shows: balanced eating, sleeping well, moving every day, speaking up if something bothers you.
   • Key point: eat, sleep, move, speak up.

3. 3. When to see a professional?

   • Clara: “If you're often sick, very tired, in pain or if something worries your parents, you need to see a professional.”
   • The board shows: often sick, very tired, in pain, something worries your parents.
   • If you are worried, contact the clinic.

4. 4. Questions matter

   • The child: “Can I come back if I have a question?”
   • Clara: “Of course! Your questions are important.”
   • The mother: “That's reassuring.”
   • On the poster: “There's no such thing as a bad question!”

5. 5. My next check-up

   • Clara: “Depending on your age and needs, we'll plan your next check-up at the right time.”
   • The child: “I'll come back!”
   • On the poster: “Every step counts!”
   • A little star: “Mission grow up healthy!”

6. 6. Time to go

   • Clara: “Well done! You did a great job at your health check-up.”
   • The child: “Thank you, Clara!”
   • The mother: “Goodbye!”
   • The child holds a “Super patient diploma”.
   • On the poster: “Little steps make big victories!”

“Understanding their health helps children grow up with confidence.”