263: From Bedside Nursing to Butterfly Pig: A Mission to Reduce Pediatric Medical Trauma Through Play -Mary’s Story
“The tears legitimately just turned to curiosity—and she wanted to play.” – Mary Jenner, BSN and Founder of the Butterfly Pig Meet Mary, a former pediatric oncology nurse turned full-time entrepreneur and founder of The Butterfly Pig. In this heartfelt episode, Mary...
261: How to Talk with Kids About Disasters, Illness, and Other Tough Topics
In the wake of recent flooding in Central Texas, Katie Taylor—child life specialist and mom—pauses the regularly scheduled episode to speak directly to parents navigating uncertainty and grief. Whether you’re facing a natural disaster, a scary news event,...![253: Prader-Willi Syndrome, Motherhood & Finding Community Through Advocacy [REPOST]- Jessica’s Story](https://childlifeoncall.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ThePatayFamily-2021-5-We-Are-Brave-Together-1080x675.jpg)
253: Prader-Willi Syndrome, Motherhood & Finding Community Through Advocacy [REPOST]- Jessica’s Story
This is a special repost of one of our most heartfelt and insightful episodes. Whether this is your first time hearing Jessica’s story or a revisit, her perspective as a mom of a child with Prader-Willi Syndrome will stick with you. What happens when a diagnosis...
