Preparing for Your Child’s Surgery

We want your family's experience at Johns Hopkins Children's Center to be a positive one. Therefore, we are providing you with the information and resources you need to know to prepare children of all ages for what occurs before, during and after surgery.

Hopkins Kids Talk About Anesthesia

Hopkins kids talk about anesthesia and relate their personal experiences.

Hopkins Kids Talk About Anesthesia

Preparing for Surgery at Johns Hopkins Children's Center

Children talk about what to expect when preparing for surgery at Johns Hopkins Children's Center

For more helpful tips, download the Parent to Parent: Preparing & Coping with your Child’s Surgery document.

Learn more about the services and resources available to help you and your child have a positive experience at Johns Hopkins Children's Center.

Hopkins Children's Guide to Surgery Coloring Book

Our Guide to Surgery Coloring Book can help you prepare your child for the experience of coming to Johns Hopkins Children's Center for surgery.

How to Prepare for Your Child's Surgery