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...
I used to get so annoyed when I’d ask my parents, “what do you want for XX holiday?” and inevitably the answer would be, “just time with you.” But, now that I’m a mom, I get it (plus a splash of a spa day please, and thank you). In...
By: Samantha Jones, CCLS Guest Contributor Child Life Specialists utilize non-pharmacological agents to aid in supporting patients to cope with hospitalization. There are bubbles and blocks and books and Buzzy, and sometimes, there are dogs. Dogs make people feel...
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.
