Latest Childlife Podcast Episodes
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...
Episode 186 | Kayleigh's Story - A Child Life Specialists son with Tetralogy of Fallot [part 1]
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - September 06, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsWelcome to the ChildLife On Call podcast, where I, Katie Taylor, sit down with Kayleigh Koehler, a certified child life specialist, to discuss her journey as a medical mom and a child life specialist in a cardiac ICU. Join us as we dive into Kayleigh's personal story, from her gut intuition du...
Episode 185 | J.R.'s Story- A son with a Rare Disease
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - August 30, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsMeet J.R., a parent on a challenging journey. From aggressive behaviors to sensory challenges, she shares her struggles of raising a child with severe special needs. But just when things start to improve, an event occurs which leaves her questioning everything. You will not want to miss this s...
Episode 184 | Casey's Story - Free Resources to Bring Families Together
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - August 23, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsIn the world of healthcare, where hope often intertwines with despair, one woman's accidental encounter sparked a revolution of compassion. Casey Baynes, driven by a single twist of fate, unlocked the power of providing support and joy to critically ill children and their families. The story u...
Episode 183 | An EMS professional tells us how to prepare your child for an ambulance ride
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - August 16, 2023 06:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsHave you ever heard these myths about preparing children for ambulance rides and hospital transfers? Myth 1: Children don't need any special preparation for medical transportation. Myth 2: It's best to keep children in the dark about what to expect during the ride. Myth 3: Distractions like to...
Episode 182 | Virtual Child Life Services in the Hospital with Sarah Lanham
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - August 09, 2023 06:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsIn a world turned upside down by the pandemic, one Child Life Specialist found herself on a journey she never could have anticipated. But little did she know, a twist of fate was about to lead her down an unexpected path. This story is the catalyst for a groundbreaking virtual Child Life Spec...
Episode 181 | Jan’ s Story- A daughter with PVOD and a Lung Transplant
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - August 02, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsA mother fights against time and navigates the emotional rollercoaster of her daughter's lung transplant, as she strives to fulfill her promise while facing the heart-wrenching challenges of the organ transplant process in a race for survival. In this episode, you will be able to: Uncover th...
[Child Life 101] How to Prepare Babies, Kids and Teens for Procedures
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - July 31, 2023 06:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratings[ Child Life 101] How to Prepare Children for Medical Procedures Does this sound familiar? You try to prepare children for medical procedures, but no matter what you do, they still end up feeling stressed and anxious. You've been told to simply explain the procedure to them, but it's not w...
Episode 180 | Dianne's Story- How Neurofeedback helped her son
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - July 26, 2023 06:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsIf you're feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and powerless as you try to address your child's unresolved behavioral issues, only to see them persist and worsen, then you are not alone! Despite your best efforts, the actions you may already be taking, such as discipline strategies, counseling, or...
Episode 179 | Laura's Story-Why Therapeutic Play is Essential During Healthcare Experiences
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - July 19, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsAttention, parents! Have you ever come across these myths while seeking ways to support your child's emotional well-being during healthcare experiences? Myth #1: Children are too young to understand and process their emotions. Myth #2: Therapeutic play is just a form of entertainment, not a val...
Episode 178 | Expert Guest on Adolescent Medicine: Dr. Hina Talib
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - July 12, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsIf you're feeling overwhelmed and powerless as you watch your teenager's health concerns worsen, despite your efforts to find solutions, then you are not alone! In this episode, you will be able to: Discover why your innate parental instincts can serve as an invaluable guide for your child's...
Episode 177 | Kimberly’s Story - Cord Prolapse and Emergent C-Section at 26 Weeks
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - July 05, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsEmpowering NICU Parents: Kimberly Reyes Shares Her Advocacy Journey If you're feeling helpless and overwhelmed in your NICU journey, despite trying to be involved and advocate for your baby, then you are not alone! It can be frustrating when your requests and concerns are not heard or acted up...
[Child Life 101] Empowering Parents: How Child Life Specialists Teach Effective Advocacy
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - July 03, 2023 06:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsDo you want to feel empowered and confident in advocating for your child's healthcare needs? Are you searching for a solution that will help you effectively speak up for your child in healthcare settings? In this episode, I will be sharing the key to unlocking your advocacy potential, enablin...
Episode 176 | Deaf, Deaf+ and Hard of Hearing Support with Barbara Hecht from Clarke Schools
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - June 28, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsToday's guest on the podcast is Dr. Barbara Hecht, National Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech. She shares with us how to support Deaf, Deaf +, and Hard of Hearing students. Dr. Hecht shares about early intervention, brings awareness to CM...
Episode 175 | Child Life in the Emergency Room (ER)
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - June 21, 2023 06:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsGoing to the emergency room with your child for any reason is never an occasion you plan on. Today, Sam Kraewic and Jessica Baird, Child Life Specialists working in the Emergency Room empower and equip us on how to be the best advocates when it comes to the Emergency Room. From medical play to n...
[Child Life 101] Supporting the Siblings in Pediatrics
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - June 19, 2023 06:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratings"What we can do as parents and professionals is look past the behavior." Helping Hands: Resources for Parents Supporting Siblings in Healthcare Situations I remember the first time I saw the impact of a sibling's illness on a family. It was heart-wrenching to watch as the older sibling hesitan...
Episode 174 | Finding out your Child has Cancer During your Pediatric Residency with Dr. Maureen Michele
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - June 14, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsDr. Maureen Michele brings such a valuable perspective to the podcast with her experience being a pediatrician and mother to a medically complex child. Maureen shares with us how to become an advocate and what inspired her to write a book called, 'Reclaiming your Life.' Her book is meant to guid...
[Child Life 101] How to Have Difficult Conversations with Kids
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - June 12, 2023 06:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsSo happy to share this "child life insight" with parents and professionals, but first let's answer the question: What are child life specialists? Child life specialists are trained professionals who provide emotional support and guidance to children and families facing challenging life exper...
Episode 173 | Dr. Korie Leigh - What Does Grief Feel Like?
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - June 07, 2023 06:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsDr. Korie Leigh is our guest today on the podcast, sharing with our listeners what grief feels like. Dr. Leigh is a Child Life Specialist, Thanatologist, Associate Professor, and most recently a Children's Book Author. Katie and Dr. Leigh have an essential conversation surrounding grief and wha...
Episode 172 | Rylee’s Story - A child life specialist with Tetralogy of Fallot
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - May 31, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsOn today's episode of the podcast, Katie interviews Rylee Neal who decided to become a Child Life Specialist from her past experiences being hospitalized with a heart condition called tetralogy of fallot. An experience with a Child Life Specialist during one of her hospital stays lead her to pu...
Episode 171 | Dr. Kate Lund - Growing up with Hydrocephalus
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - May 24, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsKatie along with co-host Mijha from Jambo books interview Dr. Kate Lund, TedEx speaker, clinical psychologist and hydrocephalus warrior. She brings an incredibly important perspective as provider, patient and parent. Dr. Lund shares with us how the support she received throughout her childhood h...
[Child Life 101] How to Support Kids in Pain
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - May 22, 2023 17:54 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratings[Child Life 101] How to Support Kids in Pain As a child life specialist, I know that pain can significantly impact children. It can affect them physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively. Research has shown that uncontrolled pain can lead to long-term effects such as stress, anxiety, a...
Episode 170 | Courtney’s Story - A daughter with Trisomy 21, AVSD and Pulmonary Hypertension
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - May 17, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsOn today's episode of the podcast, Katie interviews Courtney Morey, Mother to Annie who was diagnosed with Trisomy 21, AVSD and Pulmonary Hypertension. Katie and Courtney have such great dialogue and raw conversation in this episode. Courtney shares the positive impacts on her marriage and the q...
[Child Life 101] What is Child Life?
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - May 15, 2023 15:12 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsToday in [Child Life 101] we are answering the question we get ALL THE TIME: WHAT IS CHILD LIFE?! You've asked and now we're answering. Did you know that SO many of the parents on our podcast haven't ever even met a child life specialist before our interview?! Our goal during this series...
Episode 169 | Dr. Kelly Fradin - Building Trusted Relationships with your child’s Pediatrician
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - May 10, 2023 06:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsOn this week's episode, Katie and Co-Host Serheen Noor Ali from Hello Sleuth interview Dr. Kelly Fradin about building trusted relationships with your child's pediatrician. Dr. Fradin shines a light on parent and patient experiences through being a physician in public health and in private prac...
[Child Life 101] Series Preview
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - May 08, 2023 06:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsI'm SO excited to share a new podcast series we are starting at Child Life On Call! [You can watch this via a screencast on YouTube here] Child Life 101 is a new 10-week podcast series dedicated to all things related to all things child life specialists and the important role they play in th...
Episode 168 | Olivier’s Story - A Film Inspired by A son with Down Syndrome
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - May 03, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsToday we have another Dad on the podcast. Katie interviews Oliver Bernier, father of Emilio and filmmaker, about his son's unexpected diagnosis of down syndrome. You will learn what inspired Oliver to create a film to educate and empower parents of children with Down syndrome how to navigate the...
Episode 167 | Leah’s Story - A son with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - April 26, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsKatie and Cortney Given, host of the Mindset for Medical Moms Podcast, interview Leah Ward about her son Jackson and his journey with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS.) Leah shares the ups and downs of being a heart mom. Jackson received the gift of life through a Heart Transplant after h...
Episode 166 | Lo’s Story - Milk Making, Breastfeeding and Lactation Support in the Hospital Setting
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - April 19, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsOn today's episode of the podcast, Katie interviews Lo Nigorish, certified IBCLC Lactation Consultant and Host of The Milk Making Minutes Podcast. Whether your journey consisted of breastfeeding or not she shares how lactation consultants can assist with feeding the NICU and beyond. Lo shares h...
Episode 165 | Kelsey’s Story - A daughter with gastroparesis and hereditary spherocytosis
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - April 12, 2023 06:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsKatie, along with co-host Serheen Noor-Ali from Hello Sleuth interview Kelsey Ward, mom to Scarlett who was diagnosed with gastroparesis and hereditary spherocytosis as an infant. Kelsey shares the ups and downs of what it means to be a medical mom and how Scarlett's diagnosis strengthened her m...