Articles for Tag: "child life specialist"

What exactly does a child life specialist do? 
What exactly does a child life specialist do?
Follow Jamie Lick as he comforts a boy before surgery and throws a birthday party for a 10-year-old patient.
Confessions of a child life specialist 
Confessions of a child life specialist
Going to the hospital is overwhelming for children. An expert shares how she helps patients adjust.
Making hard moments into better memories 
Making hard moments into better memories
Reflecting on the challenges of providing care after a life-changing tragedy.
Making hard moments into better memories 
Making hard moments into better memories
A child life specialist reflects on the challenges of providing care after a life-changing tragedy.
Child life specialists make play their work 
Child life specialists make play their work
Learn how child life specialists make hospital visits less intimidating for your child, and you too.
Why I shaved my head and am loving it 
Why I shaved my head and am loving it
Read why I decided to go bald this year to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer.
Helping kids cope with chronically ill siblings  Featured
Helping kids cope with chronically ill siblings
Find out how open communication and a sense of normalcy provide the best support during painful experiences.