TAKING CHILDREN TO SEE A HOMEOPATH
From a small child's perspective it will be like accompanying mummy to see one of her friends, the mummies talk a lot and I play with the toys on the floor, or if I am shy I will sit on mummy's knee the whole time wanting to play with the toys but not feeling quite ready until it is time to go home. A variety of toys and drinks are always available.

For the older child we like to keep the last appointment of the day, as an after school slot is often the right one. Some children are happy to talk and discuss home, school, friends, food likes and dislikes, sleep patterns, favourite books, films and hobbies.

At some point it is important to get the parent's perspective on her child. The session is often quite an enlightening experience for the parent, as this is one of the few times a child has to talk and be heard without being interrupted by a sibling.

Teenage patients need a non-judgemental environment and plenty of space to think. They often benefit from a few minutes towards the end of the consultation with the homeopath all to themselves, as getting on with mum, dad and siblings can be quite difficult when you are a young adult. Sometimes just expressing yourself is difficult, that's why the relaxed atmosphere and the non-judgemental philosophy of homeopathy is so helpful.