Last week, I was tagged in a TikTok video to share some tips on preparing children for electroencephalograms (EEGs). As a child life professional, EEGs are a common procedure that I’ve helped prepare children for, but as a mother whose child has had one, I know...
There is a Role for Everyone in Supporting Teens in the Hospital Hospitals are unfamiliar places where adolescent (teen) patients get a crash course in adult life. Teens can learn about themselves and others, develop relationships with caretakers outside of their...
Whether it’s the workplace or a doctor’s office, Harvard Business Review revealed the conditions for great teamwork. Why this matters in the hospital Collaboration has become increasingly important in our personal and professional lives. Yet, it may seem...
Parenting stress is how much pressure you feel when you think you’re not doing enough for your children. If you feel like you’re not able to provide everything your children need, you might feel overwhelmed. While all parents can relate to feeling stressed...
Parents aren’t visitors, they are parents. The NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) is where babies born prematurely or sickly are cared for. It can be an extremely stressful environment for parents, who may simultaneously find it hard to leave, but also find it...
Long waits at the doctor’s office or hospital are very common these days and they often cause frustration. Especially, when there are children and teens involved. Some families seem to accept the wait time as part of their healthcare experience, but it still...
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.
