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 tests 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
Katie interviews Dr. Jody Thomas on how the Meg Foundation empowers families with strategies to prevent and reduce children's pain. Tune in for advice!
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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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COPIC Within Normal Limits Podcast
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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AAP On Call Podcast: Managing Fear of Needles
Dr. Jody Thomas and David Becker join the AAP’s podcast to talk through strategies for taking the pain and fear out of vaccinations.
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Digital Tool
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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Printable Comfort Poke Plan for Kids
We all do better with a plan! Use this to help kids create one of their very own before their next poke.
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Creating Comfort for Kids Printable Poster
Let our monsters teach kids and families how to prevent pain and anxiety during needle pokes!
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