Latest Childlife Podcast Episodes
216: How to talk with Kids about Child Abuse - Jane's Story [Repost]
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - April 24, 2024 06:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsApril is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month. We have reposted this episode to bring awareness and give you tangible tools to speak with your kids about child abuse. Today’s guest expert is Jane Donovan, who is a child abuse prevention advocate. "And like we say in child life, you have t...
215: Ruptured Appendix: Emergent Surgery, 6 Days in the Hospital & Struggles to Discharge - Aspen's Story
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - April 17, 2024 06:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratings"I've learned so much in this whole process. It's like you have a depth inside of you that resurrects as an advocate and high alert, and it lives inside of you when you need it." -Aspen, Willa's Mom In this episode of Child Life On Call, host Katie Taylor and guest Aspen share an intense a...
214: Sacrifice, Advocacy, Joy: Raising a Son with End Stage Kidney Disease - The Ransome Family's Story
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - April 10, 2024 06:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratings"Sometimes it's really therapeutic though to remember all that you have gone through because I feel like there are times when we look at each other and I'm like how did we get here?" -Tayler Ransome We're grateful for our sponsor for this episode, Nestle Health Science, and are thrilled to sha...
213: Parents, CCLS, Students: Show Up Exactly As You Are
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - April 03, 2024 06:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsIn This Episode: Katie Taylor goes off the beaten path in this special episode to share a profound moment of inspiration that struck her. This episode is a heartfelt message to child life specialists, students, and parents, emphasizing the importance of showing up as you are, without the burde...
212: CCLS Story: 18 Years of Supporting Kidney Families -Julie's Story
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - March 27, 2024 06:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratings"As a child life specialist, watching my tiniest patients grow and accomplish so many things is my favorite part of the job." - Julie, Certified Child Life Specialist Episode Summary: In this heartfelt episode of Child Life On Call, we celebrate Child Life Month by diving deep into the dedic...
211: A Son Born with End-Stage Kidney Disease (Part 1): Lyndsey's Story
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - March 20, 2024 06:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratings"Having a medically complex child, it's like everything's fine. And then, you know, we have a morning where we've thrown up a lot or our blood pressure is too low, and it just doesn't look good. You just never know what you're going to get." - Lyndsey, Episode 211 In this deeply moving episode...
210: Connection, Healing, and Love: Insights from Patrice Karst, Author of The Invisible String
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - March 13, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratings"Love is the most powerful force in the universe, and the invisible string is a testament to the connections that bind us all." - Patrice Karst In this special Child Life Month episode, Katie Taylor sits down with Patrice Karst, the beloved author of "The Invisible String" and several other im...
209: Research on Parent Caregivers of Children with Medical Complexities - Elise's Story
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - March 06, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsAdvocacy, Compassion, Innovation: Elise's Child Life Journey "Working with children with medical complexity and developmental differences isn't just a job; it's rooted in who I am." - Elise Cofer, CCLS Research Article: Fitting the Pieces Together Lead Researcher: Elise Cofer In this ca...
208: Military Life, Pediatric Complex Care Abroad & Resiliency: Kat's Story
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - February 28, 2024 07:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsIn this profound episode, we join Katie Taylor as she delves into the inspiring journey of a military family navigating pediatric healthcare for their two medically complex children. Through the voice of the remarkable mother, Kat, we explore the unique challenges and triumphs of securing contin...
Healing Without Surgery: Umbilical Hernia Solutions from a Physical Therapist
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - February 21, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsWhat if we could prevent more kids from having to have invasive surgery? During this episode, we are joined by Katie Corrado, who invented a product that works as an alternative to surgery for babies and children. Tune in to hear how her first-hand experience of watching her child struggle with ...
206: Founder's Vision: Katie's Journey, Child Life Tech, Future Insights
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - February 14, 2024 07:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsIn this special episode of Child Life On Call, we flip the script as Emily Martinec interviews our very own founder, Katie Taylor. Dive into Katie's journey from child life specialist to tech entrepreneur, exploring the roots of Child Life On Call, the challenges and triumphs of building a comp...
205: How to Support Kids who are Grieving, Bittersweet Relationships & Personal Loss
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - February 07, 2024 07:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsIn this episode, we're honored to have Jessica Correnti, a certified child life specialist and a bereaved mother, share her profound insights on grief. Jessica's dual perspective offers a rich understanding of the multifaceted nature of grief beyond the loss of a loved one. She discusses her per...
204: Caregiver Isolation, Transitioning to Adult Special Needs, and Becoming CapeAble - Marna's Story
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - January 31, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratings“Millie's journey has taken me to the end of myself, but it's been the most beautiful beginning of understanding humanness and how to be compassionate and how to really be kind to other people and take notice that the story that is their life may not be what you see.” How does trauma affect th...
203: 12 Years to Diagnosis, Understanding Four Key Emotional Reactions, and Channeling Her Story into Positive Action - Jessica's Story
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - January 24, 2024 07:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratings“If you have a question, ask it. You are the parent, you need to know” - Jessica Siddi-Sewart How can medical parents use their experiences to promote action and advocacy? As a child life specialist, I know that there is not one "normal" or "best" reaction for a parent when their child rec...
202: Infantile Spasms, Healing from Trauma and Emotional Resilience
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - January 17, 2024 07:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsIn this episode about parenting a child with infantile spasms, Katie Taylor, a certified child life specialist, has a profound conversation with Hailey, a resilient mother navigating the complexities of raising a child with a disability. Join us as we delve into Hailey's journey, exploring the c...
201: Personal Growth Theory, NEC in the NICU and Shielding Siblings - Kathryn’s Story
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - January 10, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsI'm his mom, and I carried him for almost nine months, and no one loved him more than me. I'm his expert, and I'm going to own that. - Kathryn Whitaker Have you ever found yourself amazed at the strength people find in the toughest of times? Well, on today’s podcast, we’re talking about one...
200: Anonymous questions from Instagram, Katie's personal burn story, and reflecting on 2023
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - December 20, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsIn this milestone 200th episode, Katie delves into a unique mix of content, answering insightful questions from Instagram, sharing a personal story about her daughter Cameron's burn accident, and reflecting on the impactful moments of 2023. The episode features discussions on a variety of book...
Episode 199 | Kate's Story- A daughter with Infantile Spasms
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - December 13, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsJoin me for an emotional and insightful conversation as I sit down with Kate Kostolansky in this episode of Child Life On Call. Kate, a dedicated mother and advocate, shares her touching journey of raising her daughter, Charlotte, who battles infantile spasms. In this heartfelt discussion, Kat...
Episode 198 | Jennifer's Story- A son with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - December 06, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsIn this episode of Child Life On Call, we are honored to host Jennifer Canvasser, the driving force behind the NEC Society, as she shares her poignant journey and advocacy for Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) awareness in the NICU. Join us as Jennifer unveils her personal story and how she tran...
Episode 197 | James' Story- A son with a congenital heart defect
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - November 29, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsIn this episode, our guest James Robinson will share the keys to living life to its fullest, both inside and outside of the hospital, so that you can provide the result of bringing joy and happiness to your child's life, despite their medical condition. James Robinson, the author of the boo...
Episode 196 | Hannah’s Story-A son with VACTREL Association
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - November 15, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsIn this episode, you will be able to: Discover the untold journey of NICU parents, gaining insights and understanding into their unique experiences. Uncover the challenges of medically complex pregnancies, and learn strategies for navigating this complex journey with support and resilience....
Episode 195 | Mackenzie's Story- A daughter with Severe Tethered Cord and Caudal Regression Syndrome
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - November 08, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsJoin Katie Taylor in an emotional conversation with Mackenzie Carolin as they discuss the unexpected medical journey she faced with her daughter. Learn how Mackenzie navigated the complexities of her child's healthcare needs and discover the importance of trust and human connections during cha...
Episode 194 | Keeley's Story- A daughter with hydrops fetalis
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - November 01, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsAre you a parent of a child with a medical condition? Join me, Katie Taylor, as I chat with Keeley Machen Schares, a Child Life Specialist, in this special episode of Child Life On Call. Keeley takes us through her incredible journey as a mother to a premature baby with hydrops fetalis and pro...
Episode 193 | Katie’s Takeaways from the American Academy of Pediatrics Conference
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - October 25, 2023 06:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsIt's a solo episode this week and our host, Katie Taylor, CCLS, dives in to what she experienced at the American Academy of Pediatrics Conference. Katie talks about her travels to Chicago to train a group of clinicians in Chicago, and then her trip to DC where she had hundreds of conversations...
Episode 192 | [Repost] Teresa's Story- A daughter with Spina Bifida and a Tethered Cord
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - October 18, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsThis episode is a repost in honor of Spina Bifida awareness month. Are you a parent of a child with spina bifida who is seeking support and guidance to navigate the challenges of raising your child? Are you looking for increased understanding, support, and strategies to help you and your ch...
Episode 191 |[Repost] Shani’s Story-A child with a learning difference #ADHD #Anxiety #Dyslexia #Dysmorphia
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - October 11, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsWe wanted to repost this epsidoe to highlight that October is Learning Disabilities / Dyslexia / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness Month. In a world of unexpected twists, sometimes the greatest surprises lie within our own children. Child Life Specialist, Shani Thornton's j...
Episode 190 |Sara’s Story- Telling your Child you have Cancer [Repost in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month]
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - October 04, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsIn honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month we wanted to repost this episode to provide awareness to our community. Breast cancer survivor, Sara Olsher, battles the disease as a single parent, using her experience to empower others and create resources for families facing cancer...
Episode 189 | Ryan's Story - A son with Costello Syndrome
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - September 27, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsMy special guest is Ryan Sheedy Meet Ryan Sheedy, an incredible father who, much to his own surprise, found himself immersed in the delightful chaos of caring for twin boys. His world drastically transformed ten years ago, when he moved from Pennsylvania to Bentonville, Arkansas. Not only ha...
Episode 188 | Rhandyl and Deonna's stories from Raising Disabled
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - September 20, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsMy special guest is Rhandyl Vinyard, Deonna Wade Rhandyl Vinyard and Deonna Wade are two phenomenal mothers from Texas, each raising disabled children. Drawn together by shared circumstances, their friendship continues to strengthen others walking a similar path. Rhandyl, a physical therapis...
Episode 187 | Kayleigh's Story-A Child Life Specialist's son with Tetralogy of Fallot [part 2]
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - September 13, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsDo you want to become a confident advocate for your child's medical needs? Are you searching for a solution to navigate the complex world of medical care for children with conditions? Join us as we welcome Kayleigh Koehler, a Child Life Specialist who has transformed into a medical parent. She...