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Child Life Specialist connects with pediatric patient while they get a cast put on their leg
By Madeline Geier November 14, 2025
Through support, advocacy, education, and collaboration, Child Life professionals provide kids and families with the extra care they need, when they need it most.
By Madeline Geier September 22, 2025
What can support for teen parents look like?
Child Life Specialists, hospital staff, and family wear costumes to celebrate Berkley
By Madeline Geier August 19, 2025
Child Life Specialists provided invaluable support, education, and engagement for Berkley and her family during her cancer journey at Children's Minnesota
Music therapist strums a ukulele while grinning at a patient
By Madeline Geier August 18, 2025
The uses and benefits of music therapy in pediatric healthcare illustrated through the story of a 15-year-old terminal oncology patient in CHA-funded programming