How Do You Explain the COVID-19 Vaccine to Kids?
For today’s 12 minute talk, I’m talking about the COVID-19 vaccine and how to discuss it with kids. I’m going to give you some ideas, with the caveat...
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist
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Parents share their journeys and experiences related to having a child with an illness or medical condition. These powerful, and sometimes emotional, stories offer connection in what can typically feel like an isolating world. Visit www.childlifepodcast.com or email info@childlifepodcast.com to share your story.
Episode 90 | Jenny’s Story: Head-Conjoined Twins and Adoption
Today I’m introducing you to Jenny Hull, a single mom to Josie who just turned 20 years old. Jenny is also the CEO and founder of a nonprofit organiz...
How to Talk with Kids About Disabilities with Dr. Brittany Ferri
For today’s 12 minute talk, I’m interviewing Dr. Brittany Ferri. She is an occupational therapist, and she has a passion for talking with kids about ...
Episode 88 | [Repost] Life On Pause: Cancer Survivors Share Their Stories
It’s an incredibly rare experience to sit next to someone else who “gets” what you’re going through… exactly. That’s what support groups are for, rig...
Episode 87 | Lisa and Brady’s Story - A Mom and Son Discuss Their Past Cancer Experience
I connected with one of today’s guests, Brady, through our shared alma mater, Penn State University. He has dealt with cancer not once, but twice, an...
Episode 86 | Starlyn's Story - Quadruplets in the NICU
I’m so excited to have my friend Starlyn on the show today! She and her husband have struggled with infertility for years, and she is here to share t...
Episode 85 | Lisa's Story - A daughter with Sickle Cell (Repost!)
It’s another day in September, which means we are going to be recognizing National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited b...
Episode 84 | Parents of Kids with Cancer
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Over the last four-and-a-half years, I have had the opportunity and honor to interview many parents wh...
Episode 83 | How to Talk to About a Friend or Classmate's Cancer
When it comes to talking about cancer with kids, there is no one that compares to Holly Senn (Certified Child Life Specialist at Inova L.J. Murphy Chi...
Episode 82 | Taraneh's Story - A son with cleft palate
My guest this week is Taraneh, sharing her story about having a son with cleft palate. In this episode, we talk about… [2:24] Taraneh’s background a...