Podcast
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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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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Blog Post
Even though we all live with it, we still get asked—usually by someone who isn’t currently in pain—‘Is it really that big a deal?’ As a pain nonprofit, we can say with complete confidence: Heck yes, it is!
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Podcast
Discover how to help your kids manage pain and anxiety with practical coping strategies from Dr. Jody, starting with their first healthcare experiences.
Read more » about The Child Psych Podcast: Helping Kids Overcome a Fear of Needles and Health Procedures
Blog Post
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.
Read more » about Can holding children down for shots traumatize them? A health psychologist says yes.
Podcast
This episode is for all you parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers out there who want to make vaccinations a little less scary for the little ones.
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Downloads
This infographic is a great overview of the best pain management strategies for helping teens get through shots and other needle procedures feeling calm, comfortable, and in control.
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Blog Post
Dr. Grace Kao, a board-certified clinical health psychologist and member of the Meg Foundation advisory board, discusses the importance of stories and how they helped one little boy get through his poke.
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Blog Post
Why those shots don’t have to be a pain (literally or figuratively…)
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Podcast
Great conversation about all the things that can be done to make the experience of vaccinations and blood tests less scary and painful for kids, and why it is so important.
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Video
Deep breathing is the ultimate hack of your nervous system. Discover how it can help you feel more calm and comfortable by letting Super Meg guide you to find that pace that is right for you.
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This guide shows you how to keep kids safe, and help them feel supported, during medical procedures.
Read more » about Comfort Positions: A Guide for Parents and Healthcare Professionals