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The ChildKind Resource Library

Discover a wealth of tools and resources in ChildKind’s library to help healthcare professionals and parents manage pediatric pain effectively

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Health Experience Matters Podcast: Enhancing the Patient Experience by Choosing Our Words Wisely

Discover how simple shifts in language can transform medical experiences for kids and families. Tune in as Dr. Jody shares practical tips to reduce anxiety and empower patients through the power of words.

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The Child Psych Podcast: Helping Kids Overcome a Fear of Needles and Health Procedures

Discover how to help your kids manage pain and anxiety with practical coping strategies from Dr. Jody, starting with their first healthcare experiences.

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Pain in the…chest? Strategies to manage the pain and discomfort of chest binding

For transgender and gender-diverse people, chest binding can affirm identity and boost confidence, but it can also cause pain. Discover safe practices and tips to ease chest binding pain.

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Can holding children down for shots traumatize them? A health psychologist says yes.

I’m a health psychologist and expert in medical illness, trauma, and pain, with 25 years of experience. If I could wipe out any practice that happens on the daily in medicine, VERY high on my list is holding down kids for medical procedures. While science and best practice guidelines from top medical organizations clearly say holding down kids is a terrible idea, it still happens every single day.

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How to Get the Best Help from Your Child’s Doctor

Dr. Jody Thomas and CHYP get together to discuss how parents and healthcare providers can join forces to give kids with chronic pain the best care possible.

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Chronic Pain Family Education Sheets: Daily Functioning

Getting back to normal daily activities can feel like a big challenge when you're struggling with chronic pain. This guide breaks down both the why and how you can make that happen.

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Chronic Pain Family Education Sheets: Healthy Sleep for Kids and Teens

Sleep challenges and chronic pain often go hand in hand. Top experts put together this guide about all the things that can help!

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Chronic Pain Family Education Sheets: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Learn how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy works and how it can improve chronic pain.

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Chronic Pain Family Education Sheets: School Guidelines

School can be tough when you’re dealing with chronic pain. This educational guide helps families understand all the ways they can support kids and teens as they navigate the challenges.

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Black Medicine with Dr. Ray Christian

Explore the rich tapestry of Black medical history with Dr. Ray Christian as he shares captivating narratives revealing historical legacies and personal anecdotes.

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Getting to know CHYP and their innovative approach to chronic pain

CHYP is an online nonprofit for youth ages 13-24 that was built on the understanding that creative techniques - be it writing, yoga, art, acupuncture or other immersive experiences - can help rewire the nervous system’s pain routes.

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