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Versus: How Can We Help You?

A comic about the hard parts of pain and medical care, and the free tools that make them easier.

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Held Down: A Point-of-View Comic

A comic that explores an adult recalling an early childhood memory about being held down at the doctor's office.

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Educated Parent Podcast: The Parent’s Guide to Back to School Shots

Dr. Jody joins Dr. Leah Clionsky to walk parents through back to school shots: how to build a poke plan, what comfort positions do, and what to ask for at the visit.

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Code C.L.I.O. Podcast: The Pediatric Pain Point with Dr. Jody

Dr. Jody joins Code C.L.I.O. to talk pediatric pain management, why child life specialists are essential clinicians, and how the Meg Foundation started with one blunt idea: kids hurt more than they have to.

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Comfort Plan for Blood Tests

Blood tests are one of the most common pokes kids face. Use this to help them plan how they want to be comfortable before the next one.

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Child Life Specialists Poster

An illustrated guide to the people who help kids cope through some of the hardest moments in healthcare — who they are, what they do, and why every family should know to ask for one.

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Type of Headache Guide

The clinical criteria for migraine and tension headaches, translated from doctor speak into plain language.

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Headache Explainer Comic

An illustrated introduction to how headaches work and what kids and families can do to feel better.

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Headache Toolkit

A complete set of resources to help kids, families, and providers understand and manage headaches together.

Should I Call A Doctor? Podcast: More than play

Child life specialist rockstar Jamie Gentille answers common questions about how she helps young patients navigate the emotional and psychological challenges of medical care.

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Headache Procedures Numbing Cream Guide

This easy-to-follow guide shows how to use numbing cream to reduce pain during headache procedures like Botox and nerve blocks. It helps patients feel more prepared, empowered, and comfortable.

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Momwell Podcast: Pain Management During Shots for Kids with Dr. Jody

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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