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Content tagged with: kids

  • Podcast

    Pain At School: Finding A Path Forward

    In this episode, our lived experience pain experts share invaluable information about their experiences navigating school, academic demands, and chronic pain.

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    Dealing With Pain On The Daily

    In this episode, our lived experience pain experts share their unique experiences with active coping, their preferred strategies and tools.

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  • Podcast

    Busting 6 Pain Myths

    In this episode, our lived experience pain experts share some of their early misconceptions about pain and challenge Dr. Coakley and Dr. Riley to set the record straight.

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  • Podcast

    What is The Comfort Ability® Program?

    Lived experience pain expert Fiona and Dr. Coakley discuss the development of the Comfort Ability Program, its many resources, and the impact of the workshop on Fiona’s pain journey and life.

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    Bouncing Back From Pediatric Chronic Pain: Our Stories

    In this episode, you will meet Sophia Brooke, Fiona, and Bridget. These four share their experiences learning to manage chronic pain and how they never thought they would be where they are today.

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  • Podcast

    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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  • Video

    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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    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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    Comfort Positions: A Guide for Parents and Healthcare Professionals

    This guide shows you how to keep kids safe, and help them feel supported, during medical procedures.

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    Helpful Language Guide

    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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    Printable Take Control Poke Plan for Teens

    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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