If needles of any kind are on the horizon for your kids, this is the episode for you!

Topics discussed in this episode:
Ways we can help our kids cope with the fear experienced by needles
Justin and Kylie share some of their needle experiences, both as kids and as parents
Some of the research that's gone into distraction interventions and why it matters




Links to some of the research papers mentioned in this episode:
Distraction Intervention
Children With Rheumatic Diseases
Trajectories of Distress Regulation During Pre-School Vaccinations 




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If needles of any kind are on the horizon for your kids, this is the episode for you!Topics discussed in this episode:<ul>
<li>Ways we can help our kids cope with the fear experienced by needles</li>
<li>Justin and Kylie share some of their needle experiences, both as kids and as parents</li>
<li>Some of the research that's gone into distraction interventions and why it matters</li>
</ul> Links to some of the research papers mentioned in this episode:<ul>
<li><a href="https://mdpi-res.com/d_attachment/ijerph/ijerph-18-09159/article_deploy/ijerph-18-09159.pdf">Distraction Intervention</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ped-rheum.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12969-020-0406-6">Children With Rheumatic Diseases</a></li>
<li><a href="https://journals.lww.com/pain/Abstract/9000/Trajectories_of_Distress_Regulation_During.97958.aspx">Trajectories of Distress Regulation During Pre-School Vaccinations </a></li>
</ul> Purchase <a href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/tweens-teens-screens">Tweens, Teens &amp; Screens</a> or find it in our <a href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/membership/parents">Happy Families Membership</a>. Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamilies.au/">Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families</a>Email us your questions and comments at <a href="mailto:podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au">podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au</a>.

The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now.

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If needles of any kind are on the horizon for your kids, this is the episode for you!

#428 Talking To Your Kids About Needles

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