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The ChildKind Resource Library
Discover a wealth of tools and resources in ChildKind’s library to help healthcare professionals and parents manage pediatric pain effectively
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How to hack your brain when you’re in pain
"Have we misunderstood pain?" Researcher and physician Amy Baxter unravels the symphony of connections that send pain from your body to your brain, explaining practical neuroscience hacks to quickly block those signals. Her groundbreaking research offers alternatives for immediate pain relief -- without the need for addictive opioids.
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Your Anxious Child: 5 Minute Solutions Podcast
Great conversation about all the things that can be done to make the experience of vaccinations and blood draws less scary and painful for kids, and why it is so important.
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Breathing for Comfort with SuperMeg!
Deep breathing is the ultimate hack of your nervous system. Discover how it can help you feel more calm and comfortable by letting Super Meg guide you to find that pace that is right for you.
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Katie’s Crib: Don’t Fear The Freakout
Our CEO, Dr. Jody Thomas talks to the Goodie Nation podcast about her journey to starting the Meg Foundation, and the story behind the mission.
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Goodie Nation Podcast: Childhood Hustlers
Our CEO, Dr. Jody Thomas talks to the Goodie Nation podcast about her journey to starting the Meg Foundation, and the story behind the mission.
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Understanding Pain Handout
Knowing how pain works is key to learning how to prevent and manage it. This handout breaks it all down to make it easier for patients and providers.
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Pain Relief Toolkit for Those Affected By the War In Ukraine
We want to do all we can to support those affected by war. We collaborated with the Ukraine based organization Family Cirlce.
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American Academy of Pediatrics On Call Podcast: Pediatrics Research Roundup, Managing Fear of Needles
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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SuperMeg Poke Planner
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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Provider ToolKit
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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The Chronic Pain and Illness Workbook for Teens
Pediatric pain specialist Rachel Zoffness offers evidence-based strategies to help teens turn the volume down on chronic pain and illness and get back to living their life.
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