Child life

One thing I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy: Preparing a child for surgery. If you have other children, help them prepare for their sibling's surgery.

Child Life Specialist

Parkview's child life specialists play an important role in easing the fears of our pediatric patients during times of anxiety or uncertainty. Learn more about these caregivers and what parents can expect after their child experiences a trauma. #childlifespecialists #pediatrics #children #childhoodtrauma #fears #childhoodfears

Discover practical advice and strategies for nurturing your child's growth in a positive and supportive environment. Explore expert insights on fostering emotional intelligence, building strong relationships, and guiding your child through each developmental stage with love and patience. Whether you're looking for tips on communication, discipline, or encouragement, this board provides valuable resources to help your child thrive.

🌟 March is Child Life Month! 🌟 As a Certified Child Life Specialist, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside children and families during some of their hardest days—helping them find comfort, understanding, and even moments of joyful play in the midst of medical challenges. This month, I want to pause and recognize every single Child Life Specialist that I've been privileged to know.

I’ve neglected the blog for a while and I’ve missed it! I feel like 2013 is moving at warp speed. I’m trying to stop and pay attention to the things I enjoy along the way and pr…

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:

Asking for help can place childhood cancer families in a vulnerable position that most of us try to avoid until desperation sets in and the bills just get to be too big.

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:

Do your kids (and you!) get anxious during medical procedures? Are you nervous about your child's upcoming surgery? Find yourself in ER with your little one? Child Life Specialists can help! Find out more about what they do and how they can support your family in our latest blog post, "What is a Child Life Specialist and How Do They Help Your Family?" by Katie Taylor, CCLS.

Allowing children to interact with objects and sounds they might encounter in a clinical setting can be beneficial for a number of reasons. Today on the blog, our certified child life specialists share more on this type of play and offer their top toy recommendations. #children #kids #fearofdoctor #medical #medicalplay #pretendplay #imagination

Distraction Child Life Bulletin Board

What is a child life specialist? The goal of a certified child life specialist (CCLS) is to reduce the stress and anxiety children and families experience.>

A beautiful guide to children: ages 0-5

A day in the life of a child life specialist.

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Using terms to minimize a child's anxiety will promote confidence and will be a buffer against stress. Share relatable experiences to gain trust with the child

This shows a way you can communicate with a child in ways they can better understand. This is a great resource for a CCLS to have to be prepared to appropriately speak to young children about an action that could be scary to them.