“…4,5 Regarding communication with children, one of the methods which deserves to be highlighted in the literature is Therapeutic Play (TP), which is used by nurses for explaining to children the procedures which they will undergo, in addition to helping them to manifest their feelings in relation to unknown and uncomfortable situations, as in the example of the illness and their hospitalization. 3,6,7 Its use by the nurse in providing pediatric care is permeated by numerous benefits, not only for the child -who comes to comprehend better what is happening to her, becoming more calm, secure and collaborative -but also for the family, the nurse, the team and the care environment. 7 In the international literature, its use is highlighted as having a high therapeutic value for the child, contributing not only to physical improvement but also to the child's emotional well-being, 8 to reduction in pain and stress related to experiencing procedures such as venipuncture, 9 dressings, 10 inhalation therapies, 11 radiotherapy 12 and the preparation for surgery, 13,14 among others; it also has an effect on the reduction of the parents' anxiety, who come to understand this intervention's value.…”