Digital Tool
SuperMeg Poke Planner
Have no fear, SuperMeg is here! This interactive tech helps your child create a plan for being more calm and comfortable during needle pokes.
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Provider ToolKit
This interactive eBook makes it easy to learn all the ways our free pain management resources can be used to make life easier for you and your patients.
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Digital Tool
Nasal Swab Comfort Plan Builder
Our cute robot friend Spud is here to guide your child to create a plan to feel calm and comfortable during a nasal swab!
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Downloads
Printable Comfort Poke Plan for Kids
We all do better with a plan! Use this to help kids create one of their very own before their next poke.
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Creating Comfort for Kids Printable Poster
Let our monsters teach kids and families how to prevent pain and anxiety during needle pokes!
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Hack The Vax On The Go!
This free download recaps all the ways you can feel more comfortable and in control during your next needle poke.
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Podcast
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.
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Podcast
Birth: NICU Advice for Parents & Creating Your Empowered Pain Experience
Practical advice and tips on Part 2 on Dr. Jody Thomas' interview with the Birth podcast.
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Article
American Academy of Pediatrics: Taking Fear and Pain Out of Needles-For Your Child and You
Great article with practical tips from HealthyChildren.org, the website of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Creating Comfort for Kids Quick Guide
Great overview of the best pain management strategies for helping kids get through shots and other needle procedures feeling calm, comfortable, and in control.
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Reduce the Pain of Vaccination in Babies
A clear, concise brochure on pain management specifically for infants and babies from SickKids Hospital.
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Nasal Swab Game Plan
We all do better with a plan! Use this to help kids create a coping plan before that next COVID test.
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