Caring for your child

A doctor may prescribe an opioid pain medicine (also called a narcotic) for your child. Learn more about how opioids work.

Developed for clinicians and patients, these clinical management guidelines seek to ensure better outcomes by improving diagnosis, treatment and management of FA. Read the user's guide for instruction on how best to utilize the full guidelines and find the information you need.

If your child is scheduled to have surgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia or one of our surgery centers, these surgery prep books can help prepare them for what to expect.

This animated video for kids gives real-life examples of the mind-body connection: how stress and big feelings can sometimes result in physical symptoms such as headaches, nausea, dizziness and pain, even when tests and lab results cannot identify a cause.

A nonprofit founded by a retired CHOP pediatrician to educate children, families and healthcare providers about Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS) and related disorders. The site provides a list of dedicated treatment programs in the U.S., as well as videos that focus on diagnosis, treatment and patient stories.

This one-day, in-person workshop (offered at CHOP and elsewhere) is intended for adolescents ages 10-17 and their caregivers. The workshop teaches pain management strategies and coping skills that are rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Workbook meant to complement in person psychotherapy for teens with chronic pain. By Rachel Zoffness, PhD.

A listing of books, articles, videos, podcasts and programs as well as providers, for young people experiencing chronic pain.

This foundation educates kids and their families about pain and pain management. The content is organized by age group and type of pain, in multiple languages, and includes extensive video content.

Find answers to questions that are often asked regarding hypospadias surgery. This is general medical information and not specific medical advice for any individual patient.