by Child Life On Call | Sep 8, 2023 | Nursing Leadership, Patient experience, Uncategorized
Community and peer support play a crucial role in navigating medical experiences. Families and healthcare professionals often face numerous challenges, such as emotional distress, complex healthcare systems, and limited resources. This blog post aims to provide...
by Child Life On Call | Jul 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
[ Child Life 101] How to Prepare Children for Medical Procedures Does this sound familiar? You try to prepare children for medical procedures, but no matter what you do, they still end up feeling stressed and anxious. You’ve been told to simply explain the...
by Child Life On Call | Jul 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Do you want to feel empowered and confident in advocating for your child’s healthcare needs? Are you searching for a solution that will help you effectively speak up for your child in healthcare settings? In this episode, I will be sharing the key to unlocking...
by Child Life On Call | Jun 19, 2023 | Child Life 101, Uncategorized
“What we can do as parents and professionals is look past the behavior.” Helping Hands: Resources for Parents Supporting Siblings in Healthcare Situations I remember the first time I saw the impact of a sibling’s illness on a family. It was...
by Child Life On Call | Jun 12, 2023 | Child Life 101, Uncategorized
So happy to share this “child life insight” with parents and professionals, but first let’s answer the question: What are child life specialists? Child life specialists are trained professionals who provide emotional support and guidance to children...
by Child Life On Call | May 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Today in [Child Life 101] we are answering the question we get ALL THE TIME: WHAT IS CHILD LIFE?! You’ve asked and now we’re answering. Did you know that SO many of the parents on our podcast haven’t ever even met a child life specialist before our...