Understanding and Supporting Students with Migraine Course Video

Pediatric migraine is more common than many people realize, affecting millions of children and teens in the U.S. Yet so many kids are still dismissed as being “dramatic,” “stressed,” or “just dehydrated.”

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Too often, kids are told they’re “dramatic,” anxious, dehydrated, or just trying to get out of school when they may actually be living with a neurological disease.

The earlier families recognize migraine symptoms, the sooner childr

Did you know that children can have migraine attacks severe enough to need acute treatment. And the good news is that there ARE treatment options for kids, but many families simply don’t know they exist.

This post is not medical advice, but we

You can’t “see” migraine on a child or teen, and that’s part of the problem.

A lot of kids with migraine are still being called dramatic, lazy, anxious, or attention-seeking when they’re actually trying to function thro

Pediatric migraine is real, serious, and often overlooked.

Too many children are told they’re “dramatic,” trying to get out of school, or just dealing with “normal headaches” when they’re actually living with a ne

🚨 Some conversations are uncomfortable, but very important.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to talk about something that isn’t discussed enough: the connection between childhood abuse and migraine.

Research suggests childhood e

No parent wants to hear their child feels left out, lonely, or misunderstood because of migraine.

But many kids are carrying that pain silently.

Has your child ever opened up about feeling isolated?

#MigraineAwareness #Migraine #pediatricmigraine

When a child lives with migraine, people often focus on the pain and miss everything happening beneath the surface.

Migraine doesn’t just affect a child’s head. It can impact their mental health, confidence, relationships, and overall qu

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