As a parent, I have yet to do Elf on the Shelf, but as a child life specialist it is a MUST for fun in the hospital! Enjoy these pictures and I hope it inspires you to spread cheer … no matter where you are! Time to clock in! Delivering goodies from our friends...
As kids head back to school, we brace ourselves for the inevitable uptick in respiratory illnesses. A cornerstone of combating these illnesses is promoting lung health through activities like ambulation and incentive spirometry (IS). But let’s face it, getting...
“She was on a ventilator, in a coma with no response for nine days.” This is the story from a mother whose daughter had a brain and spinal cord infection. This is Michelle’s Story. By: Clare Kelley It’s 2002 and Michelle’s daughter Brynn is having...
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.
