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Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist

Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist

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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, Katie interviews parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories in safe, supportive discussions with a child life specialist. Navigating life with a child who is sick can feel isolating, and this podcast offers parents a sense of connection. Hosted by Katie Taylor, a Certified Child Life Specialist who provides evidence-based, developmentally appropriate interventions to help promote positive coping with hospitalization and illness.

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