Making needle distress a thing of the past

by bringing psychological science to your fingertips!

For Parents

THE KNOWLEDGE YOU NEED

Parents have never been busier. We provide you with the essentials you need to make injections easier for YOU and YOUR CHILD. Our bite-sized modules will have you up to speed in no time with the fundamentals you need to know.

For Kids

THE STRATEGIES & PRACTICE THEY NEED

Utilizing a series of animated videos, Mighty Jo teaches kids how to control their needle distress and walks them through practicing effective, science-based strategies.

For Clinical Staff

EMPOWERING EFFECTIVENESS

The majority of clinical staff, including those in pediatric settings, receive no training on needle distress techniques! Mighty Jo brings that knowledge to your fingertips. Knowing how busy you are, you’ll learn exactly what you need to make your job easier and improve the patient experience!

Game Day Plan

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

The “Game Day Plan” is crafted together by the child and parent, and is a roadmap for injection day. It’ll help answer some common questions kids have, and provide kids a sense of control over what happens by allowing them to choose which strategies they’ll put in play on the big day.

Gamification

FUN & ENGAGING

By implementing gamification, we help engage kids so they continuing building on their skills! Plus, the badges they earn serve as a cue and reminder system for parents & clinicians about which strategies they will be using on Game Day!

Multi-Pronged Approach

Making shots easier for everyone.

We take a multi-pronged approach by informing parents, training kids, and empowering clinicians. Utilizing strategies rooted in psychological science, but conveniently embedded in a convenient app tailored just for you, we can help prevent enduring phobias and make the injection experience easier all around.

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Mighty Kids

Discover ways to make kids brave in the face of needle pokes!

Keeping kids healthy is no joke. That is especially true when it comes to injections. Mighty Jo teaches kids how to be Mighty and Brave and face injection day more effortlessly. And, don’t worry we haven’t forgotten parents or healthcare providers – there are resources to support you too!

Easy to Use

Packed with Mighty Features

Bringing psychological science right to you, Mighty Jo is a fun and effective way to help kids become Mighty and Confident with injections.

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Meet Mighty Jo & Sam

In this animated series, Sam helps Jo learn to be Mighty, so he can feel Brave and Confident for his shot. Sam is the ideal instructor, using simple language and breaking down concepts step by step all while keeping it fun!

Keeping it Fun

Effective and simple strategies are even more fun to learn and practice when earning badges and unlocking secret challenges.

The Vaccine Game Day Plan

Alongside their parents, kids craft their personalized Vaccine Game Day Plan. Allowing them some control and choice helps empower kids! We also ensure to incorporate celebration, providing parents an opportunity to reinforce their child and molding positive attitudes for the next time around!

By the Numbers

Needle distress facts you might not know.

A Bigger Problem than You Think

63% of children aged between 6-17 years experience needle fear.

A Whopping Number of Pokes

Based on the CDC immunization schedule, over 30 vaccines are recommended from birth to 18 years.

Ranked Most Distressing

Kids rate needle sticks as the most distressing event they encounter in the hospital.

Do No Harm

Techniques like holding a child down or lying to them can be harmful & can contribute to an enduring needle phobia.

Meet the Founders

The Why Behind Mighty Jo

Being diagnosed as a young kid with type I diabetes, I had to get shots daily and I experienced needle distress all the time. After becoming a psychologist and seeing kids suffering with COVID vaccines, I knew there was a better way. That’s how Mighty Jo was born!

Dr. Ely Schneider, PhD, HSP, NCSP

Co-Founder of Mighty Jo & Licensed Psychologist

My first memory of getting a shot involves literally running and hiding from the medical team. Ugh, I definitely had a strong fear of needles that stuck with me until I was an adult. And, learning that psychology can help kids fueled my desire to bring the knowledge to kids, parents, and clinicians. So being scared doesn’t get in the way of being healthy.