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Stress point preparation focuses on helping children cope with potentially threatening or painful procedures before they happen by using age-appropriate techniques. It provides anticipatory information and teaches coping skills in a developmentally suitable way, often through play, rehearsal, and simple explanations, so the child feels more in control and less fearful. This approach aims to reduce distress, improve cooperation, and empower the child during medical experiences. It isn’t about physical conditioning, training parents to perform procedures, or speeding discharge, which are unrelated goals to preparing the child psychologically.