Acute Pain Resources

It might sound fancy, but acute pain is really simple: it’s the pain that happens when we have some sort of injury that tells us ‘HEY YOU! YOU NEED TO PAY ATTENTION!"

It’s your body’s handy way of letting you know something may be wrong. Whether it’s surgery, or a broken bone, or a burn, there are some things you can and should do to help yourself and kids feel better and more in control.

Good General Information

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.

Downloads

Understanding Pain Handout

Knowing how pain works is key to learning how to prevent and manage it. This handout breaks it all down to make it easier for patients and providers.

Digital Tool

SuperMeg Poke Planner

Have no fear, SuperMeg is here! This interactive tech helps your child create a plan for being more calm and comfortable during needle pokes.

Blog Post

How to Make Shots Hurt Less for Kids and Overcome Needle Phobia

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!

What parents can do

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.

Video

Be The Boss Of Your Brain

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

Video

Built to Empower: Pain Management Tools for All

Dr. Jody Thomas talks about how the Meg Foundation's freely available resources and tools are designed to empower kids, families, and adults to better manage their pain experience.