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Child Life On Call | Medical, Parenting, Healthcare, Grief, Trauma, Pediatrics, Coping Skills, Community & Support

Katie Taylor, Certified Child Life Specialist
Child Life Specialists
Parenting
Child Abuse
Medical Complexities
Chronic Kidney Disease
Healthcare Navigation
Pediatric Healthcare
Mental Health
Grief
Umbilical Hernias
Military Families
The Invisible String
Child Development
Support For Bereaved Families
Family-Centered Care
Health Care
Parent Advocacy
Naval Cradle
Child Advocacy
Parental Support

Stories, Hope, Healing and Help for Parents Navigating Illness and Healthcare with Their Children *Top 15% Globally Ranked Podcast* Katie Taylor has been a child life specialist for almost 15 years and has one mission: to ensure that any parent who has a child with medical needs has access to other parents who have walked through the path before. With over 200+ diagnoses covered in this podcast, K... more

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Dr. Allison Mell
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Camryn Mincy
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Alex Zavala
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Laura Bonnell
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Katie Taylor
Host and Certified Child Life Specialist, focusing on support for families navigating illness and healthcare.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 192 ratings
  • Wonderful!

    I absolutely love this podcast and community!! I love the way it honors families, children in such a supportive, encouraging, and educational way. Always a wonderful listen😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EllisM.
    United States2 months ago
  • Helpful for Child Life Specialists as well as families!

    As a certified child life specialist at a multi-specialty interdisciplinary clinic, I find this podcast so helpful because it shares stories of families who are living with a diagnosis that may be less common and also shares what the FAMILY is experiencing…it’s so powerful. Thank You!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    absarunnin
    United States2 months ago
  • An incredible resource

    Thank you Katie, for your insightful podcast that help kids and families feel less alone. By engaging patients and their families in their telling of their stories of their hospital experiences and diagnosis, you are helping to foster understanding and provide others with valuable coping strategies and hope for children, teens, and their loved one’s

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Child Life Carol W
    United States2 months ago
  • So informative !

    I love listening to this podcast! As a child life specialist, I love listening to parents perspectives to help me really understand where these medically complex families are coming from and how to best support them in their journeys. I learn something new with each episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MCotas
    United States2 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    Thank you Katie, for your insightful podcasts that help kids and families feel less alone. By engaging patients and their families in their telling of their stories of their hospital experiences and diagnosis, you are helping to foster understanding and provide others with valuable coping strategies and hope for children, teens, and their loved one’s.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Child Life Specialist CW
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners express appreciation for the community and support the podcast provides, highlighting how relatable the stories are amidst the challenges of parenting medically complex children.
The podcast is praised for fostering understanding and promoting coping strategies for families, making it a recommended resource among parents and professionals.
Many reviews note the insightful and educational content, particularly beneficial for child life specialists and other healthcare professionals.

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A Speech Language Pathologist's Tips to Helping Your Child Thrive (277)-Luba's Story
Q: What have you seen be really effective in terms of families once they leave your sessions to make the most out of what they've just learned?
Providing take-home resources and ensuring family alignment on therapy goals are key to successful carryover of skills at home.
A Speech Language Pathologist's Tips to Helping Your Child Thrive (277)-Luba's Story
Q: What insights or tips when it comes to working with a speech therapist for their child, what should they be looking out for in a really impactful provider?
Building a strong rapport with the provider and sharing detailed information about the child's daily life is crucial for effective therapy.
A Heart Transplant Survivor Helps Her Son Face His Own: Danon's Disease (273) – Brittany's Story
Q: Did Micah get to come visit you while you were there? And what was that like for him as a five-year-old if he did?
Micah was initially scared but craved contact and would often just want to touch and sit close with me, which was comforting for us both.
How One Mom Navigated her daughter's Severe Food Allergies (271)- Susanna's Story
Q: When did you first feel like you could breathe easily in motherhood?
I could take a deep breath when she was 18 or 19 months old because her eczema started to clear up, and it felt like she was becoming aware of the world around her for the first time.
How One Mom Navigated her daughter's Severe Food Allergies (271)- Susanna's Story
Q: What are some strategies that worked for you in handling her food allergies?
Trying to exercise compassion for your child while also being kind to yourself is crucial during this journey.

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This series revolves around the experiences of families navigating complex medical conditions and the emotional toll that illness can take on both parents and children. It features heartfelt stories from parents who discuss their journeys with various diagnoses, ranging from cancer and chronic illnesses to congenital conditions, fostering relatability and support among listeners. Unique in its approach, the host, a Certified Child Life Specialist, integrates professional insights with personal narratives, creating a blend that emphasizes coping strategies, community, and advocacy. The podcast also covers topics like pediatric healthcare, mental health, and the importance of self-advocacy and support networks in managing challenging medical ... more

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2. Susanna Peace Lovell
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5. B.R. Duray
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7. Jessica Patay
8. Laura Bonnell

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