Child life specialist

<p>For many children, taking medicine is literally a tough pill to swallow. At UC Davis Children’s Hospital, child life specialists teach kids this new skill of swallowing pills, when liquid medicine and chewable tablets are not options. The team shares six tips.</p>

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Child Life Specialist

The role of a child life specialist

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Painful medical procedures are difficult to cope with. As a Certified Child Life Specialist, my role is to prepare children for new experiences while providing a coping plan. I had the opportunity to support my own son for a routine blood test this week. He was quite nervous when his pediatrician mentioned it and I … Read more Helping Children Cope with a Blood Test

One of my favorite ways to sneak social emotional learning into the classroom is by doing crafts. These activities can be hands-on, engaging, fun, and creative. Meanwhile, kids are still learning the critical skills they need. In particular, a coping strategies wheel is a great tool to help teach co

Hi Child lifers! With Fall internship applications due in just about 2 months I thought I would share a checklist that I made to help those who are currently applying. You can print it and write ou…

Special Educator & Medical Mama from SheGotGuts.com shares her favorite hospital toys for toddlers. These toys are also great for travel!