Latest Childlifespecialist Podcast Episodes
Episode 140 | Melanie’s Story - A toddler diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - October 05, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratings" It was like I was leaving home with a newborn because I had no idea what to do. We were in survival mode for those 3 days in the hospital. It was just nothing that I ever expected to be dealing with.'-Melanie Smith Melanie shares how she learned of her daughter's diagnosis of type 1 diabete...
Episode 139 | Facility Dog’s In Children’s Hospitals
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - September 28, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratings"A patient becomes so vulnerable with them because they don't even realize what they are doing. When you are in that moment petting the dog, every emotion, feeling and thought runs free because you aren't having to focus on a conversation, it is so natural." -Shelby Bonnet, CCLS Shelby Bonnet...
Episode 138 | Piper + Enza: A Covid-19 Inspired Health and Happiness Company for Kids
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - September 21, 2022 06:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsOn todays episode, we will hear from Rita Ho-Bezzola, CEO and Founder of Piper + Enza: A Covid-19 inspired health and happiness company for kids. Rita shares her inspiration behind Piper + Enza and how her goal is to make common health experiences positive for children and parents. You will not ...
Episode 137 |Lauren’s Story - A son with Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome (AGS)
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - September 14, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsOn today's episode of the podcast we hear from Lauren about her son's diagnosis of Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome (AGS.) She shares how her uneventful pregnancy followed by a NICU stay and numerous hospital visits with unanswered questions eventually resulted in a diagnosis. Lauren shares how coachi...
Episode 136 | Jaime’s Story - A daughter with limb loss and Tetralogy of Fallot
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - September 07, 2022 06:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratings"It's not a time to say I'm sorry, It's a time to acknowledge that, yes in fact you had something you did not plan for, a traumatic event. But also you did have a baby and to step into that joy and gratitude and not lose sight of those things.-Jamie Cline Jamie shares how her daughter Callie h...
Episode 135 | Judith's Story- A twin with albinisim
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - August 31, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsJudith shares how one of her twins was born with albinisim and how she stayed positive during the diagnosis and beyond. This episode will absolutely touch your heart, Judith is a natural story teller and captures hows she embraced her daughter's albinism and has seen the beauty through it all. ...
Episode 134| Rebekah’s Story - A teen with food allergies
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - August 24, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratings"I've connected with food allergy patients and we have all come together. That is the most important thing, to make sure that nobody feels alone."-Rebekah Wallace Rebekah shares her life today as a teen with food allergies. This episode brings perspective to our listeners about how we can take...
Episode 133 | Expert: A Hard of Hearing Child Becomes an Audiologist
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - August 17, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratings"I really feel like I'm paying forward with everything that I lived and everything I’ve experienced as a professional. My program is my heart in a basket for them."- Dr. Michelle Hu, Audiologist Dr. Michelle Hu shares how she was diagnosed as hard of hearing as a young child and what lead her ...
Episode 132 | Tanisha’s Story - A son with Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - August 10, 2022 06:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsTanisha tells a story of strength and perseverance as her son Jaleel was born with a lower urinary tract obstruction. This story highlights the powerful ways Tanisha and her husband, Quentin work together as a team for Jaleel and their family. From her experiences in the NICU and beyond, Tanisha...
Episode 131 | Paola’s Story - A son with ADA-SCID
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - August 03, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsPaola shares the shocking diagnosis her son received as a newborn of ADA-SCID (Severe Combined Immunodeficiency.) This powerful story a he shares how she navigated hospital life during the beginning of the pandemic and her journey with postpartum depression. She shares words of wisdom on how to ...
Episode 130 | Belinda’s Story - A son with autism, low tone and epilepsy [A BELOVED MENTOR]
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - July 27, 2022 06:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratings"Never listen when they tell you your child will not, encourage them to do the best they can do"- Belinda Hammond, CCLS Belinda shares her son's journey with low tone, epilepsy and autism and how her professional and personal experiences collided, giving her an invaluable perspective as a pare...
Episode 129 | How to Explain Covid-19 to Kids [2nd MOST DOWNLOADS]
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - July 20, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsThis episode originally aired in March 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic. This topic is so important and rightfully so, it is our 2nd most downloaded episode of all time. When it comes to COVID-19, how we inform our children is incredibly important. If you’re wondering how we can talk to our...
Episode 128 | Maura’s Story - A son with Down syndrome [MOST SHARED]
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - July 13, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsOn this episode of the podcast, you will hear an amazing story of resilience and hope.This episode originally aired back in August of 2020. This is the most shared of all of our podcast episodes; you will quickly learn why after listening to this inspiring story. Meet Maura Senneff, mom to sweet...
Episode 127 | Courtney’s Story - A daughter born at 25 weeks [MOST DOWNLOADED]
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - July 06, 2022 06:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsEpisode 127 | Courtney’s Story - A daughter born at 25 weeks [MOST DOWNLOADED] At just 25 weeks pregnant, Courtney was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia and was hospitalized. Just 5 days later and after a terrifying emergent c-section, she would meet her daughter, McKenzie. In this episode, Courtne...
Episode 126 | Supporting Children in Hospice
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - June 22, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsEpisode 126 | Supporting Children in Hospice On this week's episode, Shani Thornton, CCLS, from Child Life Mommy shares how to support children in hospice. Shani wears many different hats in the Child Life world including supporting children in the hospice setting .Shani shares how to connect ...
Episode 125 | Katie on Child Life Wild Life
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - June 15, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsThis week’s episode is a throwback from Katie’s June 2021 interview with Child Life Wild Life host, Jessica Lewin, who was also recently a guest on Child Life On Call. In this episode, you will learn about how Katie’s experiences as a child life specialist and a new mother influenced each other...
Episode 124 | Laura’s Story Part 2: A son with Congenital Leukemia
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - June 08, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsIn this episode, we will hear from Laura about navigating hospital life and finding the balance between caring for her family and taking care of herself. She focuses on the importance of self care and how it has made her be the best version of herself. Laura shares how life after the hospital do...
Episode 123 | Laura’s Story Part 1: A son with Congenital Leukemia
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - June 08, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsFriends, you are not going to want to miss this episode! On today’s episode of the podcast,we hear about Laura’s Birth story and the beginning of her son Trey’s journey with congenital Leukemia. Laura shares the raw emotion and grief when she and her husband learn of Trey’s diagnosis. She goes i...
Episode 123 |Laura’s Story Part 1: A son with Congenital Leukemia
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - June 08, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsFriends, you are not going to want to miss this episode! On today’s episode of the podcast,we hear about Laura’s Birth story and the beginning of her son Trey’s journey with congenital Leukemia. Laura shares the raw emotion and grief when she and her husband learn of Trey’s diagnosis. She goes i...
Episode 122 | Meditation for Kids with a Music Therapist
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - June 01, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsOn today’s episode of the podcast, we will hear from Ryan Judd, Music Therapist and creator of Cool Koala. In this episode, Ryan places an emphasis on helping our children develop gratitude, compassion and learning how to cope with our worries. He shares how music helps children feel relaxed and...
Episode 121 | Sarah's Story: A daughter with an ischemic stroke
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - May 25, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsThis episode is sponsored by SmileMakers! On today’s episode, Annie Jones, CCLS is our guest host! We will hear from Sarah about her daughter Adalee having an ischemic stroke with no pre-existing conditions. With strokes, the recovery process is different for every individual and doctors initi...
Episode 120 | How to Stay Present... Not Perfect
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - May 18, 2022 06:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsThis episode is sponsored by SmileMakers Abbie Pabon and Emily Enstad share their motherhood journeys through the pandemic, how it shaped their careers and how they created a company that gives hands on tools to help children regulate and express their emotions. In this episode, you will lea...
Episode 119 | Michelle’s Story: A Son’s Pediatric Rehab Experience
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - May 11, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsToday we have a guest co-host AND a guest! Our guest co-host is Sehreen Noorali, and you may remember her from Episode 112 of the podcast. Her younger daughter has some medical needs and has been through neurosurgery. Like Sehreen, our guest Michelle has also spent her fair share of time in the ...
Episode 118 | How to Give Your Child Medicine
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - May 04, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsI’m bringing you a quick episode about a commonly asked question. This topic also happens to be one of our most downloaded resources on the website (in case you didn’t know, you can get free downloadable resources here!) We’re talking about how to get your kids to take medicine - liquid, pills, e...
Episode 117 | [Repost] Ashlyn’s Story: A Son with VACTERL Association
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - April 27, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsThis is a very worthy repost episode, as April is Limb Difference Awareness Month. We first shared Ashlyn’s story over a year ago, but I wanted to bring it back. The two things that I continue to take away from this story is the true partnership between Ashlyn and her husband, as well as the imp...
Episode 116 | Psychosocial Considerations for Parents of Tweens and Teens
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - April 20, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsToday’s guest expert is Jessica Lewin, a child life specialist in the school setting. We talk about some of the key concepts that she wants parents to know are affecting their middle and high schoolers. Jessica and I discuss suicide, the impact of school attendance, and tweens’ and teens’ psycho...
Episode 115 | Megan’s Story: A Son with Williams Syndrome
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - April 13, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsToday I’m talking with Megan, who is the mother of three wonderful children. Her first was born with a rare genetic condition called Williams Syndrome. They did not discover this syndrome until he was five months old, and you will hear in her story how those first five months felt like five year...
Episode 114 | How to Talk with Kids About Child Abuse with Jane Donovan
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - April 06, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsToday’s guest expert is my mother, Jane Donovan, who is a child abuse advocate. She is here to provide tangible ways to make this concept less scary and to empower kids and parents. We want to leave you feeling confident about how to teach kids about child abuse. In this episode, we talk about...
Episode 113 | Amy’s Story: A Son with Craniopharyngioma
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - March 30, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsToday I’m talking with Amy, who discovered her son had a brain tumor after noticing something different about his eye one morning. The brain has a lot of jobs, and it has affected his everyday life in many ways. Amy is an incredible mom, and she shares their story so beautifully. Her ultimate go...
Episode 112 | Sehreen’s Story: A Daughter Requires Neurosurgery
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist - March 23, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsMarch is Child Life month, and I wanted to feature some amazing organizations that are doing so much to support children and families in crisis. A few weeks back, I had the opportunity to interview an expert in the field of Child Life about the impact of disasters on children and families (episo...
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