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Content tagged with: needle fear

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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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    HelpGuide: COVID-19 & KIDS, What Parents Need to Know

    Hear great practical advice in this interview of Dr. Jody Thomas by Melinda Smith of HelpGuide.

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    Finding Your Village: Reducing Children’s Fears of Shots and Doctors Visits

    Dr. Jody Thomas talks with host Amanda on how simple strategies can make a big difference when it comes to the stress and pain of needle pokes.

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    The Parent Hood: How to Manage Pain and Needle Fear in Children

    Podcast host Marina Fogle talks practical tips and simple strategie for helping kids AND parents be more calm and comfortable during needle pokes and doctor visits.

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    Vaccination Station: Interview with Dr. Jody Thomas

    Dave Burke partners with Founder & CEO of the Meg Foundation for pain to discuss the necessity of pediatric pain management and it’s role in vaccine hesitancy.

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    Beyond the Bedpan: Dr. Jody Thomas and The Meg Foundation

    Christie Cowan and Dr. Jody Thomas, discuss needle anxiety and the skills needed to cope with painful procedures.

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    Birth: What Every Parent-To-Be Needs To Know About Pain

    Great advice and personal experience from pain psychologist Dr. Jody Thomas in the Birth podcast interview.

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    Birth: NICU Advice for Parents & Creating Your Empowered Pain Experience

    Practical advice and tips on Part 2 on Dr. Jody Thomas' interview with the Birth podcast.

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  • 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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