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Content tagged with: kids

  • Article

    American Academy of Pediatrics: Taking Fear and Pain Out of Needles-For Your Child and You

    Great article with practical tips from HealthChildren.org, the website of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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  • Podcast

    The Coping Toolbox: What Every Parent and Healthcare Provider Should Know to Reduce Pain and Fear

    Dr. Jody Thomas breaks down the way to prevent and manage needle fear in kids on The Coping Toolbox podcast.

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  • Podcast

    UCLA Live Well: Pain Management and How to #HacktheVax

    Pain expert Dr. Jody Thomas talk with Dr. Wendy Slusser on the UCLA Live Well Podcast

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  • Downloads

    Creating Comfort for Kids Quick Guide

    Great overview of the best pain management strategies for helping kids get through shots and other needle procedures feeling calm, comfortable, and in control.

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    Game Plan Worksheet: Creating Comfort During Nasal Swabs

    We all do better with a plan! Use this to help kids create a coping plan before that next COVID test.

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    Creating Comfort During Nasal Swab Infographic

    Strategies to feel better when they shove a long swab up your nose.

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  • Video

    Meg Foundation: Who we are and why it matters to you!

    Hear Morgan's story and how the Meg Foundation can help the kids in your world.

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  • Video

    Built to Empower: Pain Management Tools for All

    Dr. Jody Thomas talks about how the Meg Foundation's freely available resources and tools are designed to empower kids, families, and adults to better manage their pain experience.

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  • Video

    Wield the Shield!

    Meet SuperMeg, and learn why good pain management and controlling medical anxiety is a a big deal.

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  • Video

    Using Vibration To Block the Pain Signal!

    Yes, it really works. This shows you how.

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  • Video

    The Warning Signal

    Learning HOW pain works helps give you ways to control it.

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  • Video

    Framing the Story AFTER Needle Pokes

    What you say after a needle poke matters, and sets the stage for the future!

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