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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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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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“But You Look Fine…”: Gender Bias And Pain Care
Dr. Grace Kao's personal account (backed by powerful research) highlights how gender and bias play out when it comes to treating women's pain.
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Why ARE we called the Meg Foundation?
Inquiring minds always want to know! I'm so glad you asked, because I LOVE this story!
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Ask Dr. Jessica podcast: How to reduce fear and anxiety around vaccines? with Jody Thomas
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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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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Pain Myths & Facts E-Book
There's a lot of outdated thinking about pain floating around, but thanks to research, we now know better! It turns out that what kids, parents, and providers think they know about pain can sometimes hold us back from making things better. So let's dispel these misconceptions with accurate, evidence-based information and brighten things up with some solid facts!
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Our vision: What if good pain care was the norm?
Where do we see the Meg Foundation going? What are our hopes for the future? We are so glad you asked! Let's talk about our big plans!
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The Meg Foundation Origin Story Part 2:
How one little girl and the idea of empowering people became the Meg Foundation.
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