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March is Child Life Month, a month where hospitals have the opportunity to celebrate child life specialists through education and raising awareness. This is often done through play, creative activities, learning opportunities, and much more. The sky’s the limit when it comes to ways to celebrate, so get creative and find what best suits your hospital and child life team! Here are some ways you can celebrate them and kickstart your Child Life Month celebrations:
ACLP - Association of Child Life on Instagram: "Child life specialists don't "just play." They aren't the "toy lady" or the "Ipad lady," either. Child life specialists:
💙 leverage evidence-based clinical and educational experience to support children and families
💙 engage with children through therapeutic play. 💙 utilize therapeutic play to normalize the healthcare setting.
💙 provide psychosocial support to children and families in crisis. During Child Life Month, and all…
If your child has to visit the Emergency Department, Pediatric Unit or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, a very special team will be there to assist them (and you). Learn more about the role of child life specialists at Parkview. #childlifespecialist #child #children #hospital #healthcare #specialist #pediatrics #pediatricunit
Did you know it’s Child Life Awareness Month?! There are over 6,500 child life specialists working inside and outside the hospital. If your child has been hospitalized, there’s a good chance you’ve met a child life specialist. At times, your stay may be so overwhelming that you may not fully take advantage of their services. So, what do they do, and why should you take advantage? 📚 Read the article at rareparenting.com or link in bio! #rareparenting #complexneeds #childhooddisability #sp...
Helping Children Cope with a Blood Test - Child Life Mommy
Painful medical procedures are difficult to cope with. As a Certified Child Life Specialist, my role is to prepare children for new experiences while providing a coping plan. I had the opportunity to support my own son for a routine blood test this week. He was quite nervous when his pediatrician mentioned it and I […]
🌟 Embracing Change & Cultivating Skills 🌟 From Child Life Specialist to UX Designer 🌈👩🏻💻 Hey friends! 👋 Let’s chat about a fun twist in my career journey. For a decade, I’ve poured my heart into being a Child Life Specialist—a role that’s brought me so much joy and purpose. 💖 But, life threw me a curveball, and after the pandemic, I entered the UX design world. 🎨💻 You might wonder, “How does child life expertise translate to UX design?” Well—it’s all about those transferable…
