Framing the Story AFTER Needle Pokes
What you say after a needle poke matters, and sets the stage for the future!
About this Resource
Believe it or not, what we do before and after a child’s medical procedure experience can often be more important than the poke itself! Learn some tips and tricks about how to support your little (and not-so-little) one, and set the stage for the next experiences to be better and better. This is part of our series of videos from our Pain Champions Guide for parents.
Who is this for
Parents, providers, kids, and teens.
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