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Being close to a trusted adult is powerful. It lessens pain and brings comfort when kids need it most. This guide shows you how to keep kids safe, and help them feel supported, during medical procedures.
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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 teens create one of their very own before their next poke.
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We want teenagers to feel powerful and in control when it comes to their bodies and their health care! This tech tool (which works best on phones) helps them learn the strategies and create a plan to feel more comfortable at their vaccine, blood test, or other medical procedure.
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Our very own Dr. Jody Thomas shares her insight on this episode entitled: Helping Kids Cope with Anxieties Around Medical Care and Pain Management.
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In this episode Rachel Moon, associate editor of digital media for the journal Pediatrics, shares a research roundup from the July issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, also talk with David Becker and Jody Thomas, PhD, about strategies for taking the pain and fear out of vaccinations.
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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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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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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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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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Let our monsters teach kids and families how to prevent pain and anxiety during needle pokes!
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Learn comfort positions that allow you to calm and comfort your child while keeping them safe!
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