Blog Post
Being a teenager is all about independence and having more control of their lives. Needle fears can get in the way of them taking control of their healthcare. Here is what teens and their adults can do that really helps.
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Downloads
We all do better with a plan! Use this to help teens create one of their very own before their next poke.
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Digital Tool
We want teenagers to feel powerful and in control when it comes to their bodies and their health care! This tech tool (which works best on phones) helps them learn the strategies and create a plan to feel more comfortable at their vaccine, blood test, or other medical procedure.
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Podcast
Our very own Dr. Jody Thomas shares her insight on this episode entitled: Helping Kids Cope with Anxieties Around Medical Care and Pain Management.
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Podcast
In this episode Rachel Moon, associate editor of digital media for the journal Pediatrics, shares a research roundup from the July issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, also talk with David Becker and Jody Thomas, PhD, about strategies for taking the pain and fear out of vaccinations.
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Digital Tool
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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Digital Tool
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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Digital Tool
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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Downloads
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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Let our monsters teach kids and families how to prevent pain and anxiety during needle pokes!
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Learn comfort positions that allow you to calm and comfort your child while keeping them safe!
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Article
From the Clinical Journal of Pain, a good article outlining the implications of poorly managed needle pain, including the development of needle fear.
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