Hi! What should we call you?
✿ We're really glad you're here.

This part of the website is for you, the kid.

Grown-ups sometimes forget to explain things. We didn't. Pick a question below, we'll answer it like you're a real person, because you are.

What happens when I visit? Will it hurt? Who is Dr. Silky?

First, how are you feeling today, friend?

Step by step

What happens when you visit us

It's not scary. We promise. Here's what your day will look like.

1

You walk in

The waiting room has books, a wall to draw on, and bean bags. Not plastic chairs. Tell us your name and we'll know you're here.

2

We check stuff

Your height, your weight, how warm you are. None of this hurts. It takes about five minutes. You can have a sticker if you want one.

3

You meet Dr. Silky

She'll ask how you're feeling, not just where it hurts. Tell her everything. She listens to kids properly. Your grown-up can stay or step out, whatever you want.

4

You go home

If you need medicine or tests, we'll explain them in real words before you leave. No surprises. You get a little card with your next visit on it.

Dr. Silky →
Dr. Silky Jain, Founder, Lavender Lane

Hi, friend. I'm Silky. I'm a doctor.

"I went to school for a very long time to learn how to take care of kids. I'm not scary, I promise. I'll always tell you what I'm doing before I do it. And if you have a question, even a small one, I want to hear it."
Silky
P.S. You can call me Silky. You don't have to say 'Doctor' if you don't want to.
Honest answers

Things you might be wondering about

We won't pretend. Tap a question.

Will it hurt?
Some things will pinch a little, like a blood test. It feels like a quick mosquito bite, and it's over before you count to ten. Other things (like talking to Silky or having your temperature checked) don't hurt at all. We will always tell you the truth before something happens. No surprise pinches. You can ask me more when we meet.
Why does my body do this?
Bodies are made of tiny tiny pieces called cells. Sometimes some cells get confused and start behaving in a way they shouldn't. That's what we call being sick. It's not because of anything you did. It's not your fault. Our job (me and the other doctors) is to help your body's cells remember how to be themselves again. You can ask me more when we meet.
Will I still go to school?
Some days yes, some days no. On the days you can't, that's okay, your only job is to rest. We'll help your school understand. Lots of kids who come here keep up with their classes from home. We'll figure out a plan with your parents and your teachers together. You can ask me more when we meet.
Are my parents scared?
Probably a little. Grown-ups get scared when their kid isn't feeling well, because they love you very much, and they want everything to be okay. It's not your job to make them less scared. That's my job, and their friends' job, and the rest of the family's job. Your job is just to tell us how you feel. You can ask me more when we meet.
Will I be okay?
Most kids who come here get better. That's the truth. Some things take a long time (months, sometimes longer) and there will be days that feel hard. But you are not going through it alone. Not for a single minute. Your parents, me, the nurses, all of us are with you the whole way. And we will tell you what we know, as we know it. We will never lie to you. You can ask me more when we meet.
Made for you

Things you can take with you

Print them, save them, draw on them. They're yours.

Free · A4

The Lavender Garden colouring page

A big garden of flowers, butterflies, and one very small dog. Print it out and colour it however you want.

Free · 32 pages

The Brave Book

A little journal you can write or draw in on the days you're feeling stuff. There are no rules. It's just for you.

16 songs · 48 min

The waiting room playlist

Songs we picked for car rides, hospital days, and slow afternoons. Calm ones at the start, fun ones at the end.