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Get ready for Needle Poke Game Day with these expert, research-backed strategies for getting your kiddo through a needle poke with more comfort and less pain– Yes, really! These strategies help shots hurt less!
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I am envious of the Tufts students who will have their school concerts, sports games, in-person meetings and classes, and graduation. Frankly, I felt like I wasn’t a student long before I ever got my diploma because of the pandemic. #HacktheVax is about more than the tailgating and dining hall sundaes I missed out on, or even that current students may as well. These campaigns can connect such a key population with easy and free resources to overcome needle anxiety.
Read more » about Online classes, masks, and needle anxiety: the obstacles and solutions for the COVID-college student experience
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Dr. Kevin M. Windisch is a pediatrician at Girls to Women/Young Men’s Health in Dallas, Texas. He’s spent over 25 treating patients and is well-loved by both patients and colleagues.
Read more » about Doctors Can Have Needle Fear Too! Helpful Strategies From a Needle Phobic Doctor
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At Meg Foundation, we’re all about empowering children and families with resources that will help them be more comfortable and less anxious during medical procedures. For trans and gender diverse youth, the word “empowerment” is a critical part of their medical vocabulary.
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As a pediatric headache specialist, I love teaching kids about headaches and partnering with them to improve their pain. Seeing kids get back to what they love (sports, music, hanging out with friends) is so rewarding! Let’s walk through some helpful information about headaches.
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Dr. Leora Kuttner has been transforming the world of pediatric pain for more than 40 years. She also just so happens to be Meg Foundation’s Founding Board Chair.
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The SuperMeg chatbot was developed by top experts in pediatric pain management, driven by research and supported by best practice guidelines of nearly every pediatric medical organization in the world…and kids love her!
Read more » about Meet SuperMeg, Our New Interactive Chatbot That Helps Kids Manage the Anxiety and Pain of Needle Pokes!
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If you’re getting tough questions from your kids right now, you’re definitely not alone, but there are some things that can make it easier. I’ve put together some tips and helpful things to say when you’re navigating tough conversations with kids.
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Experiencing a nasal swab just went from not very likely to pretty likely– Read these tips for creating comfort for kids during COVID testing
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Tips for riding out these big waves of emotion and tools to help manage this huge experience.
Read more » about Learning to Surf: Understanding and Riding the Waves of Emotion During COVID-19
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How the lessons we’ve learned through my daughter’s cancer journey could help your family get through COVID-19.
Read more » about Lessons From the Trenches: Tips for Getting Your Family Through Uncertain Times
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Our chair shares some creative ideas for involving grandparents in childcare from afar.
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