When your child starts needing specialized medical care, you meet a whole new team of experts. Among the most important are Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs). As an SLP and mother of three, Luba Kaplan emphasizes they do much more than help with talking—they help...
“We had a nurse stop by and say, ‘I have Type 1 diabetes, and I want you to know it’s going to be okay.’ That moment changed everything.” – Stacey Simms A Type 1 diabetes diagnosis for a young child can feel devastating. For Stacey Simms, that...
When the Unexpected Happens: Love, Loss, and Finding Purpose In this profoundly moving episode, we welcome Teejay and Jon, two authors who turned their personal tragedy into a powerful tool for healing. Their story began as a modern fairytale—a transatlantic online...
Is the “best” hospital just about technology and surgical success? Ben Harder, the journalist who oversees the methodology and data for the U.S. News Best Children’s Hospitals Rankings (2025), joins Katie to break down what truly defines quality in pediatric care. Ben...
Psychologist and heart-transplant recipient Dr. Brittany Clayborne shares the extraordinary mother–son story behind two transplants, a rare Danon’s disease diagnosis, and how her family’s BRAVE framework helps kids name feelings, face procedures, and find community....
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.
