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This episode of the Momwell Podcast dives into a topic close to every parent's heart: helping kids feel confident and calm during medical visits—especially when it comes to needles.
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Discover how to help your kids manage pain and anxiety with practical coping strategies from Dr. Jody, starting with their first healthcare experiences.
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This episode is for all you parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers out there who want to make vaccinations a little less scary for the little ones.
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There's a lot of outdated thinking about pain floating around, but thanks to research, we now know better! It turns out that what kids, parents, and providers think they know about pain can sometimes hold us back from making things better. So let's dispel these misconceptions with accurate, evidence-based information and brighten things up with some solid facts!
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"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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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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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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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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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 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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