In this episode, we're talking with Michelle Smith and Sarah O’Neal, Child Life Specialists, of Shriners Children's Ohio as they share about what they do and give great tips for any parent taking their child to a medical visit and looking for ways to deal with anxiety about it.

Read the original articles featured on this podcast -

• Bloom :: An Event for New & Expecting Moms {2024}

More Resources for Parents –

• Day in the Life of a Child Life Specialist
• Meet SuperMeg, Our New Interactive Chatbot That Helps Kids Manage the Anxiety and Pain of Needle Pokes! | Meg Foundation
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• Creating Comfort for Teens During Needle Pokes! Printable
• Comfort Positioning Guide Printable
• Child Life Specialists: Helping Kids Cope Printable