In this episode of Child Life On Call, host Katie Taylor, a certified child life specialist, shares personal experiences and practical advice on maintaining calm during your child’s medical procedures. Katie recounts a traumatic incident with her daughter,...
We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsor for this episode, Gebauer PainEase®. We are pleased to provide more information about this product, and we invite you to learn more by visiting their website. In this powerful first episode of the year, Katie sits down...
Medical rounds can feel daunting for parents—packed with medical jargon, swift decisions, and limited time for questions. In this episode, Katie Taylor, Certified Child Life Specialist and founder of Child Life On Call, breaks down everything parents need to know...
“Hope isn’t about avoiding the hard truths. It’s about staying grounded in them and still believing that something good is possible.”- Katie Taylor In this final episode of 2024, Katie dives deep into the meaning of hope, exploring its role in...
“Life is always in the mix of joy and grief, and those things coexist. But this is how I’m going to deal with it.” – Joanne De Simone In this episode of the Child Life On Call Podcast, Joanne De Simone shares her journey as a parent raising two...
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.