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Child Life Specialists are the undercover superheroes of pediatric healthcare—and when they team up with the Meg Foundation? Let’s just say pain, fear, and anxiety don’t stand a chance.
Read more » about Helping Kids Cope? Yeah, It’s Kinda Our Thing
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Earlier this week, The Washington Post featured a startling stat in their Big Number series: nearly 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. experienced chronic pain last year. And that is up from 20.4% in 2019! Let that sink in.
Read more » about Chronic Pain Is On The Rise—Here’s What You Can Do About It Now
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Even though we all live with it, we still get asked—usually by someone who isn’t currently in pain—‘Is it really that big a deal?’ As a pain nonprofit, we can say with complete confidence: Heck yes, it is!
Read more » about Nine reasons why pain management is a big deal
Blog Post
Danielle Hall from the Autism Society sheds light on the unique ways autistic individuals experience and communicate pain. Her insights help us understand why recognizing their discomfort can be challenging—and how we can better support them. Let’s dive into her guidance on providing more compassionate care.
Read more » about How Pain Affects Autistic People and What We Can do to Help
Podcast
Join Dr. Jody Thomas as she dives into the future of pain management, where psychology, proactive strategies, and virtual reality are transforming how we support kids through tough moments. From busting myths to sharing real patient success stories, this episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to prevent pain and trauma.
Read more » about Jewish Orthodox Women’s Medical Association Podcast: Hurt, Not Harm, Preventing Pain and Trauma with Dr. Jody
Article
Discover a wealth of tools and resources in ChildKind’s library to help healthcare professionals and parents manage pediatric pain effectively
Read more » about The ChildKind Resource Library
Podcast
Discover how simple shifts in language can transform medical experiences for kids and families. Tune in as Dr. Jody shares practical tips to reduce anxiety and empower patients through the power of words.
Read more » about Health Experience Matters Podcast: Enhancing the Patient Experience by Choosing Our Words Wisely
Podcast
Discover how to help your kids manage pain and anxiety with practical coping strategies from Dr. Jody, starting with their first healthcare experiences.
Read more » about The Child Psych Podcast: Helping Kids Overcome a Fear of Needles and Health Procedures
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I’m a health psychologist and expert in medical illness, trauma, and pain, with 25 years of experience. If I could wipe out any practice that happens on the daily in medicine, VERY high on my list is holding down kids for medical procedures. While science and best practice guidelines from top medical organizations clearly say holding down kids is a terrible idea, it still happens every single day.
Read more » about Can holding children down for shots traumatize them? A health psychologist says yes.
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Dr. Jody Thomas and CHYP get together to discuss how parents and healthcare providers can join forces to give kids with chronic pain the best care possible.
Read more » about How to Get the Best Help from Your Child’s Doctor
Downloads
Getting back to normal daily activities can feel like a big challenge when you're struggling with chronic pain. This guide breaks down both the why and how you can make that happen.
Read more » about Chronic Pain Family Education Sheets: Daily Functioning
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Sleep challenges and chronic pain often go hand and hand. Top experts put together this guide about all the things that can help!
Read more » about Chronic Pain Family Education Sheets: Healthy Sleep for Kids and Teens