Child life specialist

What is a child life specialist? So glad you asked! It’s a question that everyone interested in improving kids’ medical experiences should be asking.

A day in the life of a child life specialist.

This blog gets a lot of traffic from women (because, let’s be honest, it’s always women) who are interested in the field of child life. I get it, unfortunately there are not a ton of ch…

Coping Plan Worksheet for Children (Ages 3+) - Doctor or Hospital Visits Help your child feel more prepared and less anxious about doctor or hospital visits with our Coping Plan Worksheet. Designed for children aged 3 and up, this comprehensive 3-page worksheet is a valuable tool for minimizing distress and building coping skills during medical appointments and hospitalizations. What Makes This Worksheet Special: 1. Developed by an Expert: Created by a Certified Child Life Specialist with…

Today one of our bloggers who is currently completing their child life internship hosted a Teddy Bear Clinic along with her co intern for the patients in the hospital. Teddy Bear Clinics are so muc…

https://flic.kr/p/qGNo86 | A day in Child Life__117 | Kate Denlinger, certified child life specialist meets with patient Kaitlyn Teeter, 5, prior to a procedure she regularly receives at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital. Kaitlyn is ready for her procedure. Read the full story at: <http://bit.ly/1BKe9nn

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And honestly, adults who love their kids need them, too.

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