Rachel Rabkin Peachman is a seasoned health and science journalist who has written for a wide range of publications, including The Atlantic, Consumer Reports, Parents, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. She is a recipient of the Kathleen M. Foley Journalist Award, given by the American Pain Society. Anna C. Wilson is a pediatric psychologist and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Oregon Health & Science University, where she works on the prevention and treatment of chronic pain in children and adolescents. Her research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and the American Pain Society.
Vital, eye-opening, and wildly helpful. It punctures both ignorance
(babies don’t feel pain, have no memory of pain, and we can’t help
them anyway) and denial (‘My baby? In pain?’). Every parent will
come away from its pages enlightened.
*Wendy Mogel, author of The Blessing of a Skinned Knee and
Voice Lessons for Parents*
An absolute gem! This book weaves together cutting-edge scientific
evidence, patient perspectives, and practical guidance on how to
alleviate pain and suffering in children. With contributions from
dozens of pediatric pain experts, the authors beautifully distill
decades of data into easy-to-understand, actionable, and
transformative tips. A must-read for pediatric providers and
parents alike!
*Rachael Coakley, author of When Your Child Hurts*
From babies getting their first shots, to chronic pain and the
stigma so often associated with it, Peachman and Wilson draw on
their personal and professional insights to offer a
new-and-improved understanding of pain and how to more effectively
manage it. Well-researched, compelling, and empowering, this book
will help anyone who has, cares for, or cares about children.
Should be required reading for all medical students and children’s
health professionals.
*Laura A. Jana, author of Heading Home with Your Newborn and
The Toddler Brain*
A road map to relief! A must-read that distills the science of pain
and provides readers with a practical plan to relieve the suffering
of children. Learn how to restore children to healthy living and
their best possible adulthood.
*Beth Darnall, author of Less Pain, Fewer Pills and The
Opioid-Free Pain Relief Kit*
[An] alarming and accessible look at pediatric pain
management…Their message that addressing pain beginning in
childhood is not only an obligate kindness but essential for
managing long-term health is a powerful one. This is worth a look
for medical professionals and parents alike.
*Publishers Weekly (starred review)*
By providing targeted, practical recommendations backed by relevant
scientific evidence and evidence-based practice and framed with
recognizable, validating examples, When Children Feel Pain can help
parents, as well as the myriad professionals who work with
children, feel better prepared to support children when they
experience pain and pain-associated medical, functional, and
psychological challenges.
*Pediatric Pain Letter*
 |
Ask a Question About this Product More... |
|
