Offer week is upon us! This happens three times a year, and it always gets a little wild. First off, if you don’t know the offer date head over to childlife.org and you can find the outlined dates for application deadlines and offer dates. Most hospitals follow this...
Child life student coaching is a valuable resource for aspiring Child Life Specialists, providing personalized guidance and support throughout the practicum and internship application process. As a critical component of career success, coaching helps students develop...
To thank you note or not to thank you note, that is the question. TL:DR Send a thank you I grew up in a very traditional household. After each birthday and every Christmas, my parents sat me down and we wrote down what every friend and family member gave us. Then, we...
What should I bring to an in-person interview? Hopefully, you are starting to think about preparing for interviews. One of the positive things that came out of COVID was the ability for hospitals to do a lot more things virtually, including interviews. While this has...
One of the inherent challenges I remember when I was a student myself is that the process felt all-consuming. Other students tell me this, too. You eat, sleep, and breathe child life during application season. It’s hard to think that other people are just going about...
I have had the opportunity to work with aspiring child life specialists who are Transitioning from another career to child life Getting back into the field after taking 10+ years off I’ve found that these types of students have a lot of similar challenges, but also...
Being close to a trusted adult is powerful. It lessens pain and brings comfort when kids need it most. This guide shows you how to keep kids safe, and help them feel supported, during medical procedures. From the Meg Foundation for Pain and Child Life On Call.
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