by Child Life On Call | Dec 5, 2022 | Patient experience
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...
by Child Life On Call | Nov 22, 2022 | Patient experience
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...
by Child Life On Call | Oct 16, 2022 | Empowered Parent Tips, Patient experience
It can be difficult to talk to your child’s doctor, especially if you feel exhausted, concerned, and uncomfortable in healthcare settings. You might be worried about what the doctor will say or think, or you might not know how to bring up certain topics. But...
by Child Life On Call | Oct 10, 2022 | Patient experience
Foster parents take on so much responsibility and go through so much change when they accept a child into their home. Becoming a foster parent isn’t just about having fun with a child. It’s about loving them and helping them grow into healthy adults. Being...
by Child Life On Call | Sep 19, 2022 | Child Life’s Value, Data & Metrics, Patient experience
It’s no secret that kids are not little adults. They’re growing and developing, both physically and emotionally. And their bodies are still maturing, which means they respond to illness and injury differently than adults do. That’s why hospitals have...
by Child Life On Call | Aug 14, 2022 | Empowered Parent Tips, Patient experience, Preparation & Support
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...