Content tagged with: Getting ready for a procedure

Podcast

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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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 HealthyChildren.org, the website of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Creating Comfort for Kids Quick Guide

Great overview of the best pain management strategies for helping kids get through shots and other needle procedures feeling calm, comfortable, and in control.

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Reduce the Pain of Vaccination in Babies

A clear, concise brochure on pain management specifically for infants and babies from SickKids Hospital.

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Nasal Swab Game Plan

We all do better with a plan! Use this to help kids create a coping plan before that next COVID test.

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Creating Comfort During Nasal Swab Quick Guide

Strategies to feel better when they shove a long swab up your nose.

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Guide to Topical Anesthetics and Numbing Cream

Learn what you need to know about numbing cream!

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No Fears No Tears

The groundbreaking film about the power of hypnosis and pain management.

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Be The Boss Of Your Brain

Learn how to manage pain during medical procedures with this video from Stanford Children's Health.

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Hack The Vax

Pain management and needle anxiety tools for 25% of adults that struggle with needle fear.

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Digital Tool

Pain Champions Guide for Parents

Learn all you need to know about how to manage needle pain and anxiety through this interactive tech tool.

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