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

By: Katie Taylor Certified Child Life Specialist
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  • Parents share their journeys and experiences related to having a child with an illness or medical condition. These powerful, and sometimes emotional, stories offer connection in what can typically feel like an isolating world. Visit www.childlifepodcast.com or email info@childlifepodcast.com to share your story.
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  • 239: Finding Grants Brought Hope - Abby's Story: A son's near drowning accident

    239: Finding Grants Brought Hope - Abby's Story: A son's near drowning accident
    Jan 8 2025
    “Hope doesn’t take away the darkness, but it shines some light in it.”- Abby Zachritz We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsor for this episode, Gebauer PainEase®. We are pleased to provide more information about this product, and we invite you to learn more by visiting their website. In this powerful first episode of the year, Katie sits down with Abby Zachritz—better known as Advocacy Abby—who shares her journey from personal tragedy to becoming a beacon of hope for families in need. Abby recounts the near-drowning accident that changed her son Wyatt’s life and how her unwavering hope and faith led her to discover vital resources. Now, through her platform, Abby connects families with grants and support they may not even know exists. This conversation is filled with practical advice, emotional insights, and inspiration for any parent navigating complex medical journeys. Katie and Abby dive into deep conversations about what it means to have hope during difficult seasons. 🔑 Key Points: Abby’s Story: Learn how Wyatt’s near-drowning accident, the initial prognosis, and how faith and hope played a role in his recovery.The Role of Hope: Why hope is essential for families facing medical uncertainty, and how it impacts not just parents but the entire care team.Community Support: How Abby’s community rallied around her family with meals, transportation, and childcare during hospital stays.Discovering Grants and Resources: Abby explains how she found grants to fund life-changing therapies and equipment for Wyatt.The Birth of Advocacy Abby: How Abby’s personal experiences led her to create a platform that connects families with essential grants and resources.The Connect Platform: Abby’s resource for families to search for grants by location, diagnosis, and need—streamlining a once overwhelming process. ✨ Takeaways for Listeners: Hope is a Lifeline: Even in the darkest moments, holding onto hope can make a difference in your child’s recovery journey.Ask for Help: Don’t be afraid to lean on your community and accept support—it’s vital for your well-being and your child’s care.Grants Exist for a Reason: There are countless grants available for equipment, therapy, and even family vacations—many families just need to know where to look.Preparation is Key: Keep diagnosis letters, IEPs, and insurance denials in one file to simplify grant applications.Advocacy Matters: What you learn from your experience can help another family; advocacy can start with sharing one resource or grant. 🌐 Links and Resources from today's Episdoe Connect PlatformFollow Abby on Instagram ❤️ Ready to make hospital visits and medical journeys easier for your family? With SupportSpot, you get instant access to expert child life tips, emotional support, and resources right at your fingertips. For the next 7 days, try it FREE and discover how this app can reduce stress, ease your child’s anxiety, and help you feel more prepared every step of the way. Subscribers have the opportunity to sign up for a free visit with a Child Life Specialist at CLOC to help you get the support you need from SupportSpot. Try it free by clicking this link. 🎙️Meet the host: Katie Taylor is the co-founder and CEO of Child Life On Call, a digital platform designed to provide parents, kids, and the care team with access to child life services tools and resources. She is a certified child life specialist with over 13 years of experience working in various pediatric healthcare settings. Katie is the author of the children's book, and has presented on the topics of child life and entrepreneurship, psychosocial care in the hospital, and supporting caregivers in the NICU setting both nationally and internationally. She is also the host of the Child Life On Call Podcast which features interviews with parents discussing their experiences throughout their child's medical journey. The podcast emphasizes the crucial role of child life services in enabling caregivers both at and beyond the bedside. Instagram.com/childlifeoncall Facebook.com/childlifeoncall linkedin.com/in/kfdonovan
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    34 mins
  • 238: Parents: How to Make the Most out of Rounds in the Hospital

    238: Parents: How to Make the Most out of Rounds in the Hospital
    Jan 6 2025
    Navigating Medical Rounds: Tips for Parents from a Child Life Specialist In this episode, Katie Taylor, a certified child life specialist, offers critical insights and tips for parents navigating medical rounds with their hospitalized children. She introduces Q Rounds, a new tool developed by Dr. Mike aimed at making rounds more predictable and accessible for families. Katie explains the purpose and structure of rounds, highlighting the importance of family-centered rounds. She provides strategies for effective communication with the healthcare team, including preparing questions in advance and understanding the role of nurses during rounds. Katie also emphasizes the value of collaboration and offers solutions for parents who can't be physically present, such as using apps like SupportSpot for consistent support and information. The episode aims to empower parents with the knowledge to advocate for their child's healthcare needs effectively. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:08 Understanding Medical Rounds 00:56 Introducing Q Rounds 02:08 The Importance of Family-Centered Rounds 03:47 Tips for Effective Rounds Participation 06:50 Alternative Ways to Participate in Rounds 07:48 Conclusion and Additional Resources When parents feel empowered, everyone wins – kids thrive and the care team excels! Links and Resources: SupportSpot WebsiteDownload SupportSpot iOS or Android 85% of users report high satisfaction, appreciating the Child Life On Call App’s comprehensive resources and user-friendly interface.92% of parent users say the Child Life On Call App helped them understand medical procedures and treatment better.80% of parents believe the Child Life On Call App has contributed to better health outcomes for their child.73% of parent users believe the Child Life On Call App has made them feel more empowered to advocate for their child in healthcare Learn more here. Meet the host: Katie Taylor is the co-founder and CEO of Child Life On Call, a digital platform designed to provide parents, kids, and the care team with access to child life services tools and resources. She is a certified child life specialist with over 13 years of experience working in various pediatric healthcare settings. Katie is the author of the children's book, and has presented on the topics of child life and entrepreneurship, psychosocial care in the hospital, and supporting caregivers in the NICU setting both nationally and internationally. She is also the host of the Child Life On Call Podcast which features interviews with parents discussing their experiences throughout their child's medical journey. The podcast emphasizes the crucial role of child life services in enabling caregivers both at and beyond the bedside. Instagram.com/childlifeoncall Facebook.com/childlifeoncall linkedin.com/in/kfdonovan
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    10 mins
  • 237: Holding Space for Hope : The Final Episode of 2024

    237: Holding Space for Hope : The Final Episode of 2024
    Dec 18 2024
    "Hope isn't about avoiding the hard truths. It's about staying grounded in them and still believing that something good is possible."- Katie Taylor In this final episode of 2024, Katie dives deep into the meaning of hope, exploring its role in navigating challenges for parents, children and Child Life Specialists. Reflecting on personal experiences and heartfelt conversations with families, this episode unpacks how hope isn’t blind optimism but a source of strength that coexists with pain and uncertainty. With stories, reflections, and an invitation to carry hope into the new year, this episode is a comforting reminder of resilience and connection. Key Highlights Reflecting on the Year: A heartfelt wrap-up of 2024 with reflections on challenges, growth, and achievements in child life advocacy and care.Unpacking Hope: Hope is often misunderstood as blind positivity, but it’s actually about survival and resilience in the face of reality.The Role of Hope in Healthcare: For families navigating diagnoses or healthcare challenges, hope provides strength and a way to keep moving forward, even amidst uncertainty.Children and Hope: Children express hope in simple yet profound ways, teaching us to approach challenges with courage and trust.A Message to the Child Life Community: Encouragement for continued growth, innovation, and using technology to expand child life’s impact on families.An Invitation to Reflect: Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own hopes and carry them into the new year. Resources for Listeners: SupportSpot App: A free 7-day trial available on iOS and Android, designed for families, clinicians, and child life specialists to support children through healthcare experiences.Child Life On Call Website: Explore resources and previous episodes, and learn more about child life services at ChildLifeOnCall.com.Advocacy Abby's Episode (Coming Soon): Look out for the upcoming episode in January featuring Abby’s story of hope after her son’s near-fatal drowning accident. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: BeginHealth Prebiotics: Nutrition support for healthy digestion. Use code “ChildLifeOnCall” to get 25 percent off. 30% of children struggle with constipation and it can feel impossible trying to find a solution for your child. Especially if your child has food allergies or has a condition or illness, you want to feel good about the products you are selecting for your child. To me, finding a company whose products have the highest quality and natural ingredients is really important. Begin Health®’s flagship product, Growing Up Prebiotics, is a tasteless, textureless fine powder that easily mixes into water, juice, or smoothies. This makes it convenient for daily use without altering the flavor of your child’s favorite beverages. 25% off selected products: Daily Growing Up Prebiotics 28-Pack, Daily Growing Up Prebiotics Family Size, Double Subscription - Prebiotics, Families On-The-Go, Beginbaby Pre + Pro 28-Pack, Poop Tracker Gamecards and Stickers (6)🥇Applies to subscription and one-time ordersApplies to first 1 subscription ordersLimited to one use per customer Meet the host: Katie Taylor is the co-founder and CEO of Child Life On Call, a digital platform designed to provide parents, kids, and the care team with access to child life services tools and resources. She is a certified child life specialist with over 13 years of experience working in various pediatric healthcare settings. Katie is the author of the children's book, and has presented on the topics of child life and entrepreneurship, psychosocial care in the hospital, and supporting caregivers in the NICU setting both nationally and internationally. She is also the host of the Child Life On Call Podcast which features interviews with parents discussing their experiences throughout their child's medical journey. The podcast emphasizes the crucial role of child life services in enabling caregivers both at and beyond the bedside. Instagram.com/childlifeoncall Facebook.com/childlifeoncall linkedin.com/in/kfdonovan
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    11 mins

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