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Versus: How Can We Help You?

A comic about the hard parts of pain and medical care, and the free tools that make them easier.

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Headache Explainer Comic

An illustrated introduction to how headaches work and what kids and families can do to feel better.

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Headache Toolkit

A complete set of resources to help kids, families, and providers understand and manage headaches together.

Momwell Podcast: Pain Management During Shots for Kids with Dr. Jody

This episode of the Momwell Podcast dives into a topic close to every parent's heart: helping kids feel confident and calm during medical visits—especially when it comes to needles.

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There's a lot of outdated thinking about pain floating around, but thanks to research, we now know better! It turns out that what kids, parents, and providers think they know about pain can sometimes hold us back from making things better. So let's dispel these misconceptions with accurate, evidence-based information and brighten things up with some solid facts!

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How to hack your brain when you’re in pain

"Have we misunderstood pain?" Researcher and physician Amy Baxter unravels the symphony of connections that send pain from your body to your brain, explaining practical neuroscience hacks to quickly block those signals. Her groundbreaking research offers alternatives for immediate pain relief -- without the need for addictive opioids.

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Pain Myth & Fact Poster

This poster busts popular myths about managing pain with real facts backed by evidence. It's a handy resource for healthcare providers and families, helping everyone understand what really works for effective pain management.

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Busting 6 Pain Myths

In this episode, our lived experience pain experts share some of their early misconceptions about pain and challenge Dr. Coakley and Dr. Riley to set the record straight.

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What is The Comfort Ability® Program?

Lived experience pain expert Fiona and Dr. Coakley discuss the development of the Comfort Ability Program, its many resources, and the impact of the workshop on Fiona’s pain journey and life.

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Katie’s Crib: Don’t Fear The Freakout

Katie interviews Dr. Jody Thomas on how the Meg Foundation empowers families with strategies to prevent and reduce children's pain. Tune in for advice!

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Інструментарій полегшення больових відчуттів для тих, хто постраждав від війни в Україні

Ми хочемо зробити все можливе, щоб підтримати тих, хто постраждав від війни. Ми співпрацювали з українською організацією "Родинне Коло" (Family Circle), щоб створити навчальні матеріали та ресурси для людей, які допомагають українським дітям та сім’ям.

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Understanding Pain Handout

Knowing how pain works is key to learning how to prevent and manage it. This handout breaks it all down to make it easier for patients and providers.

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