Blog Post
Being a teenager is all about independence and having more control of their lives. Needle fears can get in the way of them taking control of their healthcare. Here is what teens and their adults can do that really helps.
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Digital Tool
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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Downloads
Learn comfort positions that allow you to calm and comfort your child while keeping them safe!
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Article
Great article with practical tips from HealthyChildren.org, the website of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Blog Post
Get ready for Needle Poke Game Day with these expert, research-backed strategies for getting your kiddo through a needle poke with more comfort and less pain– Yes, really! These strategies help shots hurt less!
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Blog Post
Dr. Leora Kuttner has been transforming the world of pediatric pain for more than 40 years. She also just so happens to be Meg Foundation’s Founding Board Chair.
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Blog Post
How the drive to solve a solvable problem led to the creation of the Meg Foundation. Read our story.
Read more » about Kids Hurt More Than They Have to and That Is Dumb