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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....


Dec 4, 2024

"Life is always in the mix of joy and grief, and those things coexist. But this is how I’m going to deal with it." - Joanne De Simone

In this episode of the Child Life On Call Podcast, Joanne De Simone shares her journey as a parent raising two sons with disabilities. From navigating her eldest son Benjamin’s...


Nov 20, 2024

“If anybody was to ask me what is one of my biggest strengths, I have to tell them it's resilience… You can throw almost anything at me and I can handle it. I mean, there isn't anything any bigger in this world than losing a child.”-Kathy

In this heartfelt episode, Katie Taylor sits down with Kathy, a mother who...


Nov 13, 2024

 

Today's episode is dedicated to the loving memory of Dr. Meredith Hitch, a cherished pediatric gastroenterologist at Ochsner Baton Rouge.

 

“You want to make sure that you are ready to be able to prepare not only yourself but your kiddo.” - Emily Martinec, CCLS

 

In this episode host Katie Taylor chats with...


Oct 30, 2024

A huge thank you to our sponsor of today's podcast, Begin Health.  - Use code CHILDLIFEONCALL for 25% 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...