ADHD Mom Docs Podcast: How to Help Kids Cope with Needle Pokes
Dr. Jody shares the simple, evidence-based ways parents can make needle pokes easier for kids, from a plan made a few days ahead to numbing cream, distraction, and comfort positioning.
Babies & Toddlers (0-2) Kids (3-11) Breathing and calming Comfort positions Distraction Getting ready for a procedure Needle Pokes Numbing creams and sprays Sugar water and comfort for babies Vaccinations Vibration and cold Procedural Pain Breathing and calming Comfort positions Distraction Getting ready for a procedure Needle pokes Numbing creams and sprays Sugar water and comfort for babies Vaccinations Vibration and cold
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About This Resource
Dr. Jody joined some of our favorites Dr. Nerissa Bauer and Dr. Jennifer Dilts on the ADHD Mom Docs, a podcast for parents raising kids with ADHD, to talk about needle pokes: why the early ones matter so much, and the simple things that make them a whole lot easier. And for kids with ADHD, she has a favorite: turning hyper-focus into a superpower during a poke.
Fun fact: This goes particularly well with our procedural pain resources so you can put all this great advice into action!
Who Is This For
Parents and caregivers getting ready for vaccines, blood tests, or any poke, including families of kids with ADHD. Pediatric providers will hear plenty for the exam room too.
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