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....
In this heartfelt episode of Child Life On Call, Courtney Morey shares her journey as a mom navigating her daughter Annie’s diagnoses of Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), a ventricular septal defect (VSD), and pulmonary hypertension. From the shock of receiving unexpected...
We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to our episode sponsor, reStickity®. Their innovative, mess-free reusable sticker sets allow families to personalize hospital spaces with familiar photos and comforting images, helping bring a sense of home to the hospital. To...
James Robinson encountered an unexpected twist in his journey as a father to a child with a serious congenital heart defect. This change, while heart-wrenching, sparked a fire within him to create a meaningful and joy filled life for his son, Nadav. As James shares...
Does this sound familiar? You’re a parent, trying your best to navigate the challenges that come with it. But despite all your efforts, you still feel like something is missing. Maybe you’ve been told to just tough it out and go it alone, but that approach...
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.
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