
Finding Your Village: Reducing Children’s Fears of Shots and Doctors Visits
Dr. Jody Thomas talks with host Amanda on how simple strategies can make a big difference when it comes to the stress and pain of needle pokes.
About this Resource
On this episode of the Finding Your Village podcast, Dr. Jody Thomas talks with Amanda about how the freakout around needles can mean a lot more than a hard few minutes at the doctor’s office. It can have long term impact, but there are simple, effective strategies that can make a huge difference.
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