What's in your Distraction Toolbox?

What's in your Distraction Toolbox?

Distraction Toolboxes are full of toys, games, puzzles and special distraction and pain reducing devices to help children feel less anxious before, during and after medical tests and treatments. For children having their first medical...

Taking Fear and Pain Out of Shots for Kids

Taking Fear and Pain Out of Shots for Kids

As Child Life Specialists, we support many children who have a fear of needles. This can make injections, port accesses, IV placements, and blood draws very difficult, anxiety-producing, and potentially traumatic for paediatric patients and...

Needle Pain Matters

Needle Pain Matters

As a paediatrician, I never thought injections were a big deal; I’ve seen parents and staff roll their eyes when a kid is freaking out about getting an injection. You know, ‘deal with it’. I...