My Child is in Pain

How to conquer pain in babies, toddlers, children and teens, at home and at the doctor Professor Liesbet Goubert

World-renowned pain expert Liesbet Goubert explains where pain comes from and how children experience it With practical tips for parents and caretakers to prevent minor ailments, fear for the doctor and chronical pain A fully illustrated guide on children's pain management

Research shows that children have 3 moments of pain each day on average, and that a quarter of all children experience long-lasting pain. They get injured when they learn how to walk, run or ride a bike. They experience growing pains and illnesses – sometimes chronic – and are urged to be ‘good’ at the doctor and dentist.

As a parent it can be difficult to react in the right way when your child is in pain. Are painkillers safe for your toddler? What if your child has a fear of needles? And what if the pain doesn’t go away? Professor Liesbet Goubert provides you with practical tools to recognize pain in your children, to measure it and prevent it, where possible. She refutes common misconceptions and makes the case for a multidisciplinary pain treatment for children.

Liesbet Goubert is professor Clinical Health Psychology at the University of Gent. She has been awarded several scientific prizes, including the British Pain Society Medal, for her pioneering research on the prevention and treatment of pain.

Liesbet Goubert

Mijn kind heeft PIJN

Omgaan met pijn bij baby’s, kleuters en jongeren, thuis en bij de dokter

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