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28/01/2026

How should parents respond when their child is in pain?
A comforting hug? Encouraging bravery? Something in between?

A new article written by our colleague Joshua Pate for The Conversation breaks down what science tells us about how parents shape children’s pain responses — not just in the moment, but for years to come.

This is an issue we see all the time in our Kids Leg Pain Research, where children’s emotional responses often influence how they experience — and recover from — leg pain.

Read the full article here:
https://theconversation.com/comfort-them-or-let-them-tough-it-out-how-parents-shape-a-childs-pain-response-269811

Proud to support research that helps families understand pain better and feel more confident caring for their kids.

22/12/2025

Season’s Greetings from the Kids Leg Pain Research Team!

We’re grateful for the incredible support from families, professionals, and communities who share our mission to improve kids’ health.
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright start to the new year!

Thank you for being part of our story.

15/12/2025

Parents – we need your help!
If your child (aged 6–12) has been told they have growing pains, we’d love to hear from you.
Our Monash University research team is exploring how growing pains impact families and how clinicians can better support you.

Take part in an interview and receive a $50 gift card

Scan the QR code or click this link to participate https://monash.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3F4B57bzlI7vBOK

09/12/2025

Children with growing pains and restless legs syndrome often experience discomfort that impacts sleep and quality of life. But how are these conditions assessed and diagnosed?

Our new study, led by PhD Candidate Mitch Smith, reviewed 19,806 records and found:
🔹 Assessments rely heavily on subjective pain reports
🔹 No consistent diagnostic criteria across studies
🔹 Outcome measures rarely applied

This research lays the foundation for future clinical recommendations to improve care for children.

Learn more: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-101989

27/11/2025

Did you miss our recent webinar on Paediatric Hip Disorders?

Good news- you can now watch the full recording for FREE on our website

Featuring expert panel Prof Verity Pacey, A/Prof Nicole Williams, Dr Kelly Gray and Prof Craig Munns

Watch here: https://www.kidslegpain.au/resources/health-services-professionals

18/11/2025

Celebrating World Children’s Day – 20 November

We’re proud to support World Children's Day from the Kids Leg Pain Research Team! November 20th is all about promoting children’s rights, health, and happiness - and we’re committed to improving mobility and wellbeing for every child.

Learn more about how our research is helping children's health: https://www.kidslegpain.au/

Learn more about World Children'd Day here:
UNICEF: https://www.unicef.org.au/world-childrens-day

10/11/2025

ONE WEEK TO GO! Join us for a FREE 1-hour webinar designed for health professionals, diving deep into hip disorders in children - from medication management to surgery and the latest research in hip AVN.

Tuesday, 18th November
7pm AEST
Featuring expert insights from Nicole Williams (Orthopaedic Surgery), Kelly Gray (Physiotherapy), and Craig Munns (Endocrinology).

Register now: https://monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b1uKOVlfS1XnnT0

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with leading voices in paediatric care.

30/10/2025

Calling all orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists, paediatricians, and allied health professionals working with kids experiencing chronic musculoskeletal lower limb pain!

Join us for a FREE 1-hour webinar on Tuesday, 18th November at 7pm AEST to explore the latest research and practical strategies for managing leg pain in children.

Hear from leading experts:
A/Prof Nicole Williams (Orthopaedic Surgery)
Dr Kelly Gray (Physiotherapy)
Prof Craig Munns (Endocrinology)

Let’s work together to improve outcomes for kids in pain.
Register now: https://monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b1uKOvlfS1XnnT0

17/10/2025

Exciting research update!
Our amazing PhD student Rachal Quinlan and Prof Cylie Williams have just presented our Delphi findings from the Kids Leg Pain project, helping to improve how we measure pain, fatigue, function, and quality of life in children with hypermobility.

We also had the chance to visit the SickKids Hospital Ehlers-Danlos Clinic in Toronto to share our work and connect with their brilliant team. It’s so encouraging to see international collaboration growing in this space!

Read more about the research here: https://www.kidslegpain.au/research/reaching-consensus-on-outcome-measure-for-pain-function-fatigue-and-quality-of-life-or-children-with-hypermobility

24/09/2025

Kids in Pain Awareness Week

We’re supporting the Australian Kids in Pain Week to raise awareness about leg pain in children—a condition that can impact sleep, school, play, and emotional wellbeing.

Our research team is working with families and healthcare providers to improve how kids leg pain is understood and treated in Australia.

Visit our website www.kidslegpain.au to learn more about our research and how we’re helping kids get the care they deserve.

27/08/2025

LAST CHANCE to take the Kids in Pain Survey!

We’re proud to support this incredible initiative through Chronic Pain Australia — and we need YOUR help!

If you're a parent, carer, health worker, or simply passionate about children’s wellbeing, your voice matters.
The survey closes tomorrow, so don’t miss your chance to make a real impact.

Take the survey now: https://redcap.link/KidsinPainSurvey
Learn more: www.kidsinpain.org.au

Together, we can help build better care and brighter futures for children living with pain 💙

Chronic Pain Australia Online Community (Private Group)

20/08/2025

Only 1 Week to go - have your say!

1 in 5 Australian children experience chronic pain.
But too many still feel invisible.

The Kids in Pain Survey 2025 with Chronic Pain Australia is your chance to speak up and be part of the change.

Whether you’re a parent, carer, or child living with pain—we want to hear from you.

Take the survey now: https://lnkd.in/g9Ck6HRX
Or to learn more head to www.kidsinpain.org.au

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