by Intern | Jan 29, 2024 | Patient experience, Preparation & Support
Medical Words We Use That Are Confusing Children Simplifying Healthcare Language for Young Patients The Impact of Confusing Medical Words on Children Understanding medical terminology can be challenging for anyone, and for children, it can be even more bewildering. As...
by Child Life On Call | Jul 31, 2023 | Child Life 101, Empowered Parent Tips, Preparation & Support
Consider the child in a hospital, anxious about an upcoming procedure. Now, imagine a scenario where that same child feels prepared and at ease, thanks to an approach tailored to their age and developmental stage. This is the potential impact of individualized medical...
by Child Life On Call | Jan 14, 2023 | Empowered Parent Tips, Preparation & Support, Therapeutic Activities, Uncategorized
As parents, nurses, and healthcare professionals, it is important to ensure our children have the skills they need to cope with stress in a healthy and productive way. Resilience is an essential asset for any child; research shows that resilient children tend to excel...
by Child Life On Call | Oct 17, 2022 | Empowered Parent Tips, Preparation & Support
Being and becoming a parent can be a great responsibility and challenges can arise as your family grows through the years. Finding out that your child has congenital cataracts can be stressful. And learning that eye surgery is a part of the process can be...
by Child Life On Call | Sep 26, 2022 | Preparation & Support
As parents and healthcare professionals, we want to do everything we can to protect the children we love and make sure they have the best possible chance to thrive in life. That includes preparing them for medical experiences, which can be difficult and sometimes...
by Child Life On Call | Aug 22, 2022 | Empowered Parent Tips, Preparation & Support
As a Certified Child Life Specialist, I’ve witnessed the controversy that the topic surrounding parental presence during anesthesia induction presents to surgical teams. From the child life specialists to the anesthesiologists, the nurses, the circulating RNs,...
