What if every milestone your child was supposed to reach came with countless curve balls? For Alexis Kaplan, motherhood quickly turned into a journey of advocacy, strength, and unwavering love as she navigated her daughter Gabby’s complex and rare health conditions....
“If anybody was to ask me what is one of my biggest strengths, I have to tell them it’s resilience… You can throw almost anything at me and I can handle it. I mean, there isn’t anything any bigger in this world than losing a child.” In this...
“Combining my personal experiences as a mom with my professional role has given me a unique perspective on the challenges families face and the solutions they need.” – Jaclyn Pederson In this insightful episode, host Katie Taylor speaks with Jaclyn...
“I’ve learned so much in this whole process. It’s like you have a depth inside of you that resurrects as an advocate and high alert, and it lives inside of you when you need it.” -Aspen, Willa’s Mom In this episode of Child Life On Call,...
What if we could prevent more kids from having to have invasive surgery? During this episode, we are joined by Katie Corrado, who invented a product that works as an alternative to surgery for babies and children with an umbilical hernia. Tune in to hear how her...
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.
