Support
- Pediatric Pain Warrior Program
Assisting children and their families in finding support, resources, and community. This program offers in-depth retreats, family summer camps, and events, featuring expert speakers, workshops, and more. - Meg Foundation for Pain
Empowering families with the skills, strategies, and support they need to manage pain and medical anxiety.
Books for Kids & Teens
A Kids Book about Chronic Pain by
People who have chronic pain live regular lives and can find ways to help manage that pain. This author shares what she's learned about mindfulness, movement, and the importance of support and flexibility from yourself and your loved ones.
Publication Date: 2023
The Little Ouch by
When it comes to getting her flu shot, Penelope is NOT amused. It makes her SCARED and NERVOUS and QUEASY and SICK and SWEATY! Will she be able to overcome her fear of The Little Ouch?
Publication Date: 2022
Listening to My Body by
This engaging and interactive book guides children through the practice of naming their feelings and the sensations that accompany them.
Publication Date: 2017
Pain, It's All in Your Head (Just Like Everything Else) by
Through humor and friendship, kids learn how the brain “receives” messages and creates sensations. Because the brain is in your head, all sensations (even pain!) are in your head. Quite literally, Just Like Everything Else. With easy to follow logic, those once hurtful words It's In Your Head loose power.
Publication Date: 2022
Be the Boss of Your Pain by
Kids will be happier and healthier when they are the boss of their bodies and can take care of some of their pain on their own. The self-care skills in this book do not replace health care professionals, but they do help kids learn what they can do to take care of themselves. They will learn to deal with headaches, stomachaches, and other pain to make themselves feel better?without always going to the doctor or taking medicine.
Publication Date: 2007
Pain is Really Strange by
Answering questions such as 'how can I change my pain experience?', 'what is pain?', and 'how do nerves work?', this short research-based graphic book reveals just how strange pain is and explains how understanding it is often the key to relieving its effects. Studies show that understanding how pain is created and maintained by the nervous system can significantly lessen the pain you experience. The narrator in this original, gently humorous book explains pain in an easy-to-understand, engaging graphic format and reveals how to change the mind's habits to transform pain.
Publication Date: 2015
The Chronic Pain and Illness Workbook for Teens by
In this powerful workbook for teens, pediatric pain specialist Rachel Zoffness offers evidence-based strategies to help you turn the volume down on chronic pain and illness and get back to living your life.
Publication Date: 2019
Helpful Websites
- Patients and Families FAQs
Society for Pediatric Pain Medicine - Taking Fear and Pain Out of Needles
HealthyChildren.org
from the American Academy of Pediatrics - Mobile Apps RecommendationsSociety for Pediatric Pain Medicine
Zoe Zoppins Series
Zoe Zoppins Nails It – Book 1 by
Join Zoe and Zak Zoppins to learn how pain science can be AMAZING!
Publication Date: 2022
Zoe Zoppins Lights It Up – Book 2 by Publication Date: 2022
Zoe and Zak’s Brainy Adventure – Book 3 by Publication Date: 2022
Zak Zoppins Trains His Brain – Book 4 by Publication Date: 2022
Zoe Zoppins’ Action-Packed Action Plan – Book 5 by Publication Date: 2022
Educational Materials
- Safe and Effective Pain Management After Surgery
American College of Surgeons - Myths about Pain
AboutKidsHealth - Comfort Positioning
Meg Foundation
Books for Parents
Managing Your Child's Chronic Pain by
With guidance on how to prevent relapse, maintain improvements, and prevent future problems with pain and disability, Managing Your Child's Chronic Pain will empower parents to take a hands-on approach to relieving their child's pain.
ISBN: 9780199330041Publication Date: 2015
When Your Child Hurts by
The foremost resource for parents and caregivers seeking ways to help their child increase comfort and overcome chronic pain
ISBN: 9780300204650Publication Date: 2016
Questions?
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Robin Lacagnina, MLS
Pediatrics & Family Resource Library UR Medicine | Golisano Children's Hospital
Mucci Family Resource Library 1st Floor Lobby, Room 1.1156 Phone: (585) 275-7710 |