Honest Reflections
My Child Life Failure Resume
You applied to 25 hospitals diligently. You didn’t get that coveted internship. You studied faithfully for the exam and are finally certified. You didn’t get offered the job. You were...
My Child Life Failure Resume
You applied to 25 hospitals diligently. You didn’t get that coveted internship. You studied faithfully for the exam and are finally certified. You didn’t get offered the job. You were...
5 Ways for a Child Life Specialist to Advocate ...
As I have been reflecting about the role of child life in honor of Child Life Month, a word continues to come to my mind: advocacy. Advocating is what child...
5 Ways for a Child Life Specialist to Advocate ...
As I have been reflecting about the role of child life in honor of Child Life Month, a word continues to come to my mind: advocacy. Advocating is what child...
This is my Why: The Power of the Child Life Pro...
There are often too many times where I can be swayed by the power of feelings and circumstances. I can question the validity of my role. I can doubt the...
This is my Why: The Power of the Child Life Pro...
There are often too many times where I can be swayed by the power of feelings and circumstances. I can question the validity of my role. I can doubt the...
Perfectionism: 4 Ways to Imperfectly Pursue Exc...
I said something stupid to a 4 year old patient and let a word slip…the word “knife” instead of “small tool to make an opening” when I prepared her for...
Perfectionism: 4 Ways to Imperfectly Pursue Exc...
I said something stupid to a 4 year old patient and let a word slip…the word “knife” instead of “small tool to make an opening” when I prepared her for...
"You Don't Deserve to be a Child Life Specialis...
“My child has had a lot of regression since his hospitalization. Can you speak to why that might be?” A nervous parent once asked me. “Absolutely.” I confidently say. I...
"You Don't Deserve to be a Child Life Specialis...
“My child has had a lot of regression since his hospitalization. Can you speak to why that might be?” A nervous parent once asked me. “Absolutely.” I confidently say. I...
Social Media Humanizes the Hospital
Believe it or not, I actually don’t like social media all that much. It can be a time waster for me, it promotes narcissism, unhealthy comparison…I digress – you have...
Social Media Humanizes the Hospital
Believe it or not, I actually don’t like social media all that much. It can be a time waster for me, it promotes narcissism, unhealthy comparison…I digress – you have...