Community and peer support play a crucial role in navigating medical experiences. Families and healthcare professionals often face numerous challenges, such as emotional distress, complex healthcare systems, and limited resources. This blog post aims to provide...
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, or H.I.E., occurs when blood flow and oxygen are restricted to the brain. Thankfully, there are patient advocacy organizations with game-changing leadership, Hope for HIE, to guide parents through their journey. Families whose new...
Comfort positioning in pediatrics is an important topic for parents to understand because it is an alternative to the traditional technique of holding children down for procedures. As a child life specialist, I have seen firsthand the benefits that comfort positioning...
Pediatric rounds in the hospital are missing one important, essential question: How are the parents doing? Parents are often the primary caregivers of children and their well-being is closely tied to their child’s. Therefore, it’s essential to ask parents...
It’s no secret that the holidays can be a difficult time for those who are hospitalized. But with a little bit of creativity, it’s possible to bring some holiday cheer into your hospital room. Understanding what holiday-related activities and decorations...
As parents and professionals, we know that urgent care visits can be extremely stressful for kids and families – especially if they haven’t been to an urgent care before. With this new experience, some parents may feel nervous about the wait time, meeting new...
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.
