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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About This Resource
On this episode of the Finding Your Village podcast, Dr. Jody Thomas talks with Amanda about how the freakout around needles can mean a lot more than a hard few minutes at the doctor’s office. It can have long term impact, but there are simple, effective strategies that can make a huge difference.
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