Solutions for Kids in Pain

📢 New Resource!

Improving pediatric pain care takes more than knowing what works. It takes practical strategies to turn evidence into action.

Explore the new Practical Implementation Guide for Quality Pediatric Pain Management in Healthcare Settings 🔗 tinyurl.com/skip-implement…

Patient and family feedback sparked meaningful change at @mch_childrens. Their redesigned sickle cell disease pain pathway helps children receive effective pain relief faster, and with less discomfort🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/y249ufb5 #ItDoesntHaveToHurt

When pain is dismissed because of age, it delays support & leaves young people feeling unheard. Let's help #UnsilencePain by listening, validating experiences, and ensuring children and youth receive the care they need.
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt #NPAW2026

« J’ai tout le temps de la douleur. Souvent, quand on me demande si j’ai mal, je réponds non parce que je pense que les gens ne comprendront pas de quoi il s’agit, qu’il est parfois plus facile de dire non. » – Matthew, jeune avec expérience vécue

“I have some pain all the time. Often, if people just ask if I have pain, I'll say no, either because I don't think they'll figure out what it is or I've already tried so many things that didn't work, it's sometimes easier to say no.” – Matthew, youth with lived experience