“You don’t have good days and bad days — you have good moments and tough moments. And if you only count the bad ones, you’ll miss all the silver linings.”- Tara Cohen In this deeply moving and empowering conversation, Tara Cohen, Executive Vice President at Lauren’s...
When Audrey Vernick looked at her infant son Bennett’s MRI, a single, terrifying sight became clear: half of his brain was black. This devastating image was the result of a massive stroke Bennett suffered in utero. This was the beginning of a challenging journey...
When Camryn noticed a sudden personality shift and debilitating anxiety in her fearless, fun-loving daughter, she trusted her gut—even when early providers said “she’s fine.” In this powerful episode, Camryn shares how persistent advocacy led to a diagnosis of...
When Erin Trier’s son Brendan began having seizures just before his second birthday, she had no idea it would take over eight years to receive a definitive diagnosis: Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC). In this heartfelt conversation, Erin, a mom of four and women’s...
In this heartfelt episode of Child Life On Call, host Katie Taylor speaks with Kate, a devoted mom, advocate, and founder of Brave Bears Club. Kate shares her powerful journey navigating her daughter Charlotte’s diagnosis of infantile spasms—a rare and devastating...
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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