Honest Reflections
Dear Child Life Specialist and Student...And Op...
Dear Dedicated and Aspiring Child Life Professional, I know there are days when you close the door of yet another room feeling defeated. That intervention didn’t go as you hoped....
Dear Child Life Specialist and Student...And Op...
Dear Dedicated and Aspiring Child Life Professional, I know there are days when you close the door of yet another room feeling defeated. That intervention didn’t go as you hoped....
“Magical” Medical Play- The Racetrack Doctor
I remember a time when I presented an opportunity for medical play to a toddler. I eagerly showed him the syringes to fill up with water and began modeling for...
“Magical” Medical Play- The Racetrack Doctor
I remember a time when I presented an opportunity for medical play to a toddler. I eagerly showed him the syringes to fill up with water and began modeling for...
5 Ways Gossip Ruins your Child Life Job
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who...
5 Ways Gossip Ruins your Child Life Job
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who...
At What Cost? People Pleasing My Way Through Ch...
Scenario #1– The manager of pediatrics comes to you and says that the team thinks you would be a great fit to put on a Halloween party for the entire...
At What Cost? People Pleasing My Way Through Ch...
Scenario #1– The manager of pediatrics comes to you and says that the team thinks you would be a great fit to put on a Halloween party for the entire...
Remain in your Scope
“She is asking again for you, Allie. The doctor has already seen her and she doesn’t need anything else for today, but she won’t leave until you two get to...
Remain in your Scope
“She is asking again for you, Allie. The doctor has already seen her and she doesn’t need anything else for today, but she won’t leave until you two get to...
Tips for Doctor Visits on the Tiny Docs Blog
This past week I had the honor of writing a guest blog for Tiny Docs. Tiny Docs is a relatively new organization (started in 2015) which creates fun and child-friendly...
Tips for Doctor Visits on the Tiny Docs Blog
This past week I had the honor of writing a guest blog for Tiny Docs. Tiny Docs is a relatively new organization (started in 2015) which creates fun and child-friendly...