Siblings of children with illnesses or who are hospitalized may feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to expect. Learn how child life specialists can help support siblings during this challenging time. Having a child who is hospitalized or dealing with an illness can be...
Having a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can be a challenging experience for any family. When you have older children, it can be even more of a struggle to explain what’s happening and help them bond with their new sibling. As a child life...
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...
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...
Katie Taylor, CCLS Child Life On Call for SmileMakers Inc. This blog was originally posted for SmileMakers here. I was compensated for this post, but all opinions are my own. “Tis the season to be Jolly!” But what makes the season jolly? Is it trimming a...
“I have a lot of experiences… but, I have learned and lived more in the past three years that I ever did before.” A mom’s journey through learning that one of her twins has a genetic condition. This is Kelli’s story. By: Sam Krawiec “Do...
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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