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Keep Calm and Carry On: A Pediatric Headache Specialist Shares Her Tips for Helping Kids Feel Better

As a pediatric headache specialist, I love teaching kids about headaches and partnering with them to improve their pain. Seeing kids get back to what they love (sports, music, hanging out with friends) is so rewarding! Let’s walk through some helpful information about headaches.

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Dr. Leora Kuttner: A Pediatric Pain Pioneer and Champion for Kids All Over the World

Dr. Leora Kuttner has been transforming the world of pediatric pain for more than 40 years. She also just so happens to be Meg Foundation’s Founding Board Chair.

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Meet SuperMeg, Our New Interactive Chatbot That Helps Kids Manage the Anxiety and Pain of Needle Pokes!

The SuperMeg chatbot was developed by top experts in pediatric pain management, driven by research and supported by best practice guidelines of nearly every pediatric medical organization in the world…and kids love her!

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How to Have Difficult Conversations with Kids

If you’re getting tough questions from your kids right now, you’re definitely not alone, but there are some things that can make it easier. I’ve put together some tips and helpful things to say when you’re navigating tough conversations with kids.

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Nasal Swabs: Creating Comfort and Preventing Pain for Little (and Big!) People

Experiencing a nasal swab just went from not very likely to pretty likely– Read these tips for creating comfort for kids during COVID testing

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Learning to Surf: Understanding and Riding the Waves of Emotion During COVID-19

Tips for riding out these big waves of emotion and tools to help manage this huge experience.

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Lessons From the Trenches: Tips for Getting Your Family Through Uncertain Times

How the lessons we’ve learned through my daughter’s cancer journey could help your family get through COVID-19.

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Creating Meaningful Connection with Grandparents from Afar

Our chair shares some creative ideas for involving grandparents in childcare from afar.

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Tips for Talking to Your Kids About COVID-19

Talking to your kids about COVID-19 can be tough. You’re not alone and we’re here to help! Here are five tips for navigating this conversation without freaking out.

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Kids Hurt More Than They Have to and That Is Dumb

How the drive to solve a solvable problem led to the creation of the Meg Foundation. Read our story.

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