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.
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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.
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Nasal Swab Comfort Plan Builder
Our cute robot friend Spud is here to guide your child to create a plan to feel calm and comfortable during a nasal swab!
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Printable Comfort Poke Plan for Kids
We all do better with a plan! Use this to help kids create one of their very own before their next poke.
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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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Comfort Positioning Guide
Learn comfort positions that allow you to calm and comfort your child while keeping them safe!
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Article
Pediatric pain treatment and prevention for hospitalized children
The article from the International Association of Pain Reports reviews the latest research in prevention and treatment of acute and chronic pain in children. Available open source.
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The Comfort Ability® Program
An amazing program from Boston Children's Hospital designed to help children with chronic pain (and their parents!) learn strategies to better manage pain and improve their ability to do the things they want to do.
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Podcast
HelpGuide: COVID-19 & KIDS, What Parents Need to Know
Hear great practical advice in this interview of Dr. Jody Thomas by Melinda Smith of HelpGuide.
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Vaccination Station: Interview with Dr. Jody Thomas
Dave Burke partners with Founder & CEO of the Meg Foundation for pain to discuss the necessity of pediatric pain management and it’s role in vaccine hesitancy.
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American Academy of Pediatrics: Taking Fear and Pain Out of Needles-For Your Child and You
Great article with practical tips from HealthChildren.org, the website of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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