Resources for Kids (3-11)

This age is all about growing independence and learning new things! Developing skills for how to manage their body and their experience has big impact now, and in the future.

Don’t underestimate kids: they can understand how pain works, and learn the many things they can do to have more comfort and control. Their grown-ups are there for comfort, coaching, and making sure everyone knows (and follows!) the plan!

Parents start here

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

Wield the Shield!

Meet SuperMeg, and learn why good pain management and controlling medical anxiety is a a big deal.

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Creating Comfort for Kids Infographic

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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Comfort Positioning Guide

Learn comfort positions that allow you to calm and comfort your child while keeping them safe!

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Video

Numbing Cream: How to make it work for you!

Learn how to do this research proven, expert recommended strategy

Video

Using Vibration To Block the Pain Signal!

Yes, it really works. This shows you how.

Cool things for kids

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.

Digital Tool

ImaginAction

This website teaches you how you can use your imagination to have more control over your brain, your body, and your experience.

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Video

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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Video

Numbing Cream: How to make it work for you!

Learn how to do this research proven, expert recommended strategy

Video

Using Vibration To Block the Pain Signal!

Yes, it really works. This shows you how.

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Downloads

Creating Comfort for Kids Infographic

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

Things to share

Digital Tool

Provider Tool Kit

This interactive eBook makes it easy to learn all the ways our free pain management resources can be used to make life easier for you and your patients.

Downloads

Creating Comfort for Kids Printable Poster

Let our monsters teach kids and families how to prevent pain and anxiety during needle pokes!

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Guide to Topical Anesthetics and Numbing Cream

Learn what you need to know about numbing cream!

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Video

Be The Boss Of Your Brain

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

Video

Framing the Story AFTER Needle Pokes

What you say after a needle poke matters, and sets the stage for the future!

Video

The Warning Signal

Learning HOW pain works helps give you ways to control it.