Podcast
Dr. Jody joins Dr. Leah Clionsky to walk parents through back to school shots: how to build a poke plan, what comfort positions do, and what to ask for at the visit.
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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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Words matter. The language we as parents, caregivers, and medical providers shapes the experience of kids going through medical procedures. This quick guide helps you make little changes that can make a big difference.
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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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Article
Great article with practical tips from HealthyChildren.org, the website of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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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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Strategies to feel better when they shove a long swab up your nose.
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