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Katie’s Crib: Don’t Fear The Freakout
Our CEO, Dr. Jody Thomas talks to the Goodie Nation podcast about her journey to starting the Meg Foundation, and the story behind the mission.
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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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Pain Relief Toolkit for Those Affected By the War In Ukraine
We want to do all we can to support those affected by war. We collaborated with the Ukraine based organization Family Cirlce.
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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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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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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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Provider Tool Kit
This interactive eBook makes it easy to learn all the ways our free pain management resources can be used to make life easier for you and your patients.
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Nasal Swab Comfort Plan Builder
Our cute robot friend Spud is here to guide your child to create a plan to feel calm and comfortable during a nasal swab!
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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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