Building a Dream Room in the Pediatric Ward

To create a safe, engaging, and comforting space within the pediatric ward that supports emotional well-being, play, learning, and relaxation for children receiving medical care.

Emotional & Psychological Healing

• Reduces stress and anxiety: A comforting environment can help children feel safer and less afraid of medical procedures.
• Improves mood: Play, creativity, and social interaction release endorphins, which help uplift spirits.
• Provides distraction from pain: Engaging in activities helps shift focus away from discomfort or fear.
• Supports child development: Activities like art, reading, and imaginative play contribute to cognitive, emotional, and social growth.
• Enables therapeutic expression: Creative outlets allow children to express complex emotions they might not verbalize.
• Promotes normalcy: Helps maintain a sense of routine and play typical for their age, despite the hospital setting.
• Shorter recovery times: Studies show that children in supportive environments may recover faster.
• Reduced need for sedation: Engaging distractions can help reduce anxiety before procedures.
• Better cooperation with treatment: A relaxed, happier child is more likely to comply with medical routines.

Therapeutic Play & DevelopmentImproved Health Outcomes

The Dream Room is more than just a play area—it's a healing environment that nurtures hope, resilience, and joy in young patients. It reflects a hospital’s commitment to whole-child care by addressing not just physical, but emotional and developmental needs.

• Our Dream Rooms in Pediatric wards (PDF)