Family Programs

Learn about navigating your migraine, headache and pain journey as a family

Miles for Migraine hosts various live and virtual events for kids, teens, and parents to learn about migraine, coping strategies and build a community with others from across the country that experiences similar challenges.

Watch Family Program Videos on YouTube: Miles for Migraine

Support Groups

Hosted by: Kelli Sloan, LSW

Teen Talks

Tuesdays 7:00 pm EST/4:00 pm PST

Teen Talks is a weekly virtual meetup group for young people aged 11-17.

Hosted by: U.S. Pain Foundation

Parents Peer Support Group

Third Tuesday of Every Month 7:00 pm-8:00 pm EST

This specialized peer group is a collaboration between the U.S. Pain Foundation and Migraine at School. It is a peer meeting for parents of children with chronic pain.

Migraine Resources for the Family

U.S. Pain Foundation

The Pediatric Pain Warrior Program assists children and their families in finding support, resources, and community. This program offers in-depth retreats, family summer camps, and events, featuring expert speakers, workshops, and more. 

Migraine at School

Migraine at School provides resources for the child, parent, and educator to improve the school experience. Migraine at School is a national movement to guide families through the complicated journey of migraine.

Pediatric Clinical Trials

More research is needed to help find safe and effective treatments for children and teens with migraine. These studies evaluate the effectiveness and safety of trial medications already approved for adults with migraine. If you are interested in having your child or teen participate in a trial, please check out the information below.

Pediatric Clinical Trials 101: What they are and how to participate

A Study in Children with Migraine

Lundbeck

A pediatric migraine study is seeking particpants to help test a study drug for migraine in children.

To qualify for this study, your child must:

  • Be a male or female aged 6 to 11 years of age
  • Have migraine that have been diagnosed by a doctor for at least 6 months
  • Have a migraine at least 4 days per month for at least the past 3 months

Published White Paper

Together with The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, UCSF and Nemours Headache Centers, we published a white paper on the importance of, and benefits of our signature Youth Migraine Day Camp.

Headache Relief Guide

Help for teens and their families to gain better control of headaches, get appropriate medical care and limit the disability caused by headaches.

Relaxation

Like playing a sport or instrument, relaxation requires frequent practice to work well.

Headache & Arts

Increase your knowledge of migraine and concussion among high school students through a visual arts–based curriculum.