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Pain Actually Happens in Your Brain
We don’t mean it in the “it’s all in your head and you’re crazy” way, but in an actual, real, this-is-how-your-body-was-designed way. For you to experience pain as you know it, a signal from the body has to actually reach your brain. Pain is your body’s warning alarm system letting you know that something might be wrong, and that you should pay attention in case you need to do something to keep yourself safe or prevent some damage to your body.
Healthy Sleep for Kids and Teens with Chronic Pain
Did you know? Kids aged 6-12 need 9-12 hours of sleep a night. Teenagers aged 13-18 need 8 to 10 hours.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Pain Management
A family education guide on cognitive behavioral therapy and pain management.
Pain and Function for Kids and Teens
How daily activity helps with your chronic pain
School Guidelines for Kids and Teens with Chronic Pain
Family education guide answering frequently asked questions regarding school guidelines for kids and teens with chronic pain.
Scholarship Opportunities for Survivorship and Oncology Patients
Cancer patients and survivors should consider this list of scholarship opportunities. Look for one that might be a fit for you.
Explaining Funeral Services and Burial Preparation to a Child
One of the more challenging topics within a loss discussion is that of funeral services, burial and cremation. When preparing for these conversations, it will be important to think about what exposure a young person has already had with funerals and or memorial services. This context can help guide conversation.
Child Life Services at the Cardiac Center
Child Life Services at CHOP helps patients in the Cardiac Center and their families minimize stress and learn positive coping skills.
Car seat safety: Premature babies and babies with medical conditions
This educational fact sheet addresses special car seat safety considerations for infants born earlier than 37 weeks and those with certain medical conditions.