Episode Description: In this special impromptu episode, Katie Taylor, Certified Child Life Specialist and CEO of Child Life On Call, shares some exciting news! We’re rebranding our beloved Child Life On Call app to SupportSpot. Tune in to hear why we made this...
On today’s episode, Katie had the privilege of speaking with Annie Gunning, a Certified Child Life Specialist and Grief Counselor, and Haley Thomas, a Licensed Master Social Worker, on their collaborative efforts to support families at Hope for HIE. Annie and Haley...
“We, we weren’t letting those people push us around because, believe it or not, living with us 24 hours a day, we knew more than some of the doctors.” – Skip Vilas In this heartfelt episode of the Child Life On Call podcast, host and CCLS Katie...
April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month. We have reposted this episode to bring awareness and give you tangible tools to speak with your kids about child abuse. Today’s guest expert is Jane Donovan, who is a child abuse prevention advocate. “And like we...
Advocacy, Compassion, Innovation: Elise’s Child Life Journey “Working with children with medical complexity and developmental differences isn’t just a job; it’s rooted in who I am.” – Elise Cofer, CCLS Research Article: Fitting the...
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.