The Many Ways To Tell A Story
Maya Angelou wrote, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” As we work with children we are given a window...
Book Nook: Healing Days
According to the American Psychological Association, a significant number of children in American society are exposed to traumatic life...
The importance of Child Life in the NICU
Today is World Prematurity Day and about 450,000 babies are born too soon in the United States every year, according to the March of...
Infographic: Parts Of A Pediatric Patient
#infographic #partsofapediatricpatient #fivessenses
Easing A Child's Fear About Ebola
With the newest case of Ebola diagnosed in New York, there is no shortage of news coverage and fear surrounding this development and no...
It's App-tastic!
There are a lot of great apps out there that can be used in your child life practice. I learned about this free app called Tellagami at a...
Sad, Glad, Scared and Mad!
Children can express, or repress, a range of emotions when they are facing new experiences. Using books in your practice is a great way...
Doctors and Nurses and Therapists, Oh My!
When a child is hospitalized, the medical environment and all the new people that will interact with that child can be overwhelming....
Diagnosis Explanation: Diabetes
Providing age appropriate explanations to a child is an integral part of the work of a child life specialist and crucial to healthy...
The Power of The Superhero
Superheroes are prevalent in children's lives and the lure of the superhero isn’t just limited to young boys playing out the roles of...
