In the world of pediatric healthcare, she was the light in the darkness, offering comfort and solace to families facing unimaginable challenges. But little did she know, the tables were about to turn, and she would find herself on the receiving end of that very same...
On today’s episode of the podcast, Katie interviews Rylee Neal who decided to become a Child Life Specialist from her past experiences being hospitalized with a heart condition called tetralogy of fallot. An experience with a Child Life Specialist during one of...
Katie and Cortney Given from Podcast Host from Mindset for Medical Mom’s Podcast interview Leah Ward about her son Jackson and his journey with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS.) Leah shares the ups and downs of being a heart mom. Jackson received the gift...
Katy shares about her daughter Charlotte and how her surgeries that left scars inspired her to write a book about seeing scars in a positive way. Finding out about her daughter’s diagnosis at 32 weeks on a Thursday morning and then welcoming Charlotte that...
Caryn shares about her daughter Elaina developing ALCAPA, a congenital heart defect, and how they found out weeks after an uneventful pregnancy. Caryn will shed light on how she coped with Elaina’s diagnosis and how she strongly advocated for her along the way....
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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