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Comfort Plan for Blood Tests
Blood tests are one of the most common pokes kids face. Use this to help them plan how they want to be comfortable before the next one.
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Child Life Specialists Poster
An illustrated guide to the people who help kids cope through some of the hardest moments in healthcare — who they are, what they do, and why every family should know to ask for one.
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When Child Life Is Part of the Team, Everything Changes
When Child Life is woven into care from the start, better outcomes follow.
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When Pain Science Caught Up
How Black Healers and Physicians Shaped the Way We Treat Pain Today
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Empowering Nurses in Pain Care: How ASPMN Leads the Way
The American Society for Pain Management Nursing (ASPMN) empowers nurses to lead the way in compassionate, evidence-based pain care.
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No Family Should Face This Alone
What would you give to keep a child from falling through the cracks? Right now, too many families are left behind—navigating pediatric care alone, often without insurance, support, or access to help.
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Headache Toolkit
A complete set of resources to help kids, families, and providers understand and manage headaches together.
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5 Ways Pain Affects the LGBTQIA+ Community
Pain isn’t just physical—it’s deeply shaped by who we are, how we see ourselves, and how the world treats us. For LGBTQIA+ individuals, understanding and addressing pain means recognizing the powerful role of identity, community, and inclusive, affirming care.
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Should I Call A Doctor? Podcast: More than play
Child life specialist rockstar Jamie Gentille answers common questions about how she helps young patients navigate the emotional and psychological challenges of medical care.
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Headache Procedures Numbing Cream Guide
This easy-to-follow guide shows how to use numbing cream to reduce pain during headache procedures like Botox and nerve blocks. It helps patients feel more prepared, empowered, and comfortable.
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