When we become parents or choose to work with children as a profession, we often think about the most rewarding parts: hearing a child’s laughter, being a trusted adult in their life and offering joy whenever possible. However, the “trusted adult” side of supporting...
By Katie Taylor, CCLS Our goal as trusted adults is to protect our children. So if you are struggling with how to tell your child something difficult because you’re afraid it might hurt them… you’re not alone. In some ways it can feel like, “we should just let kids be...
By Katie Taylor, CCLS Quality of care, as defined by the World Health Organization, is the degree to which health services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes. Quality of care must be: Effective – providing evidence-based...
You can read Scott’s story in a blog post below, or listen to it here. *Trigger Warning: Child Loss Scott is the father of Maddie, who had a rare cancerous tumor and unfortunately passed away in January 2018 when she was just three and a half years old. Despite...
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.
