Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTalking to Kids About Disasters and Illness: Child Life Expert Guidance
In the wake of recent flooding in Central Texas, Katie Taylor—child life specialist and mom—pauses the regularly scheduled episode to speak directly …
11 months, 3 weeks ago
When Your Child is Diagnosed with Leukemia: First Steps from a Cancer Parent
Episode 260
When Laura's daughter was diagnosed with leukemia, her world stopped. What followed was a powerful journey through fear, resilience, and fierce advoc…
1 year ago
Navigating Childhood Loss and Grief Through Storytelling
Episode 259
This episode is dedicated to Katie's dear friend Joe, who recently passed away, leaving behind his wife and two young sons. Joe's story reminds us to…
1 year ago
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF): A Nurse Practitioner's Journey Through Her Daughter's CHD
Episode 258
We'd like to extend our sincere thanks to our episode sponsor, reStickity®. Their innovative, mess-free reusable sticker sets allow families to perso…
1 year ago
The NICU Dad Experience: A Father's Perspective on Prematurity [Encore]
Episode 257
What happens when your world changes with a single phone call? In this powerful reposted episode, NICU dad and advocate Alex Zavala shares his emotio…
1 year ago
Teaching Kids to Swallow Pills: Child Life Tips and Tricks
Episode 256
Learning to swallow pills can be a major milestone—and a big challenge—for many kids. In this episode, certified child life specialist Adina Levitan …
1 year, 1 month ago
A Microtia Atresia Diagnosis: Hearing Aids, Surgery and a Journey of Hope [REPOST] - Kim's Story(255)
Episode 255
"You make the best decision for yourself and your family—and you stick with it."- Kim Pena
What happens when you're handed unexpected news at your …
1 year, 1 month ago
Blended Tube Feeding for G-tube fed Kids & Adults: How a dietician empowers families through food - Hilarie's Story (254)
Episode 254
What if blending real food could transform your child's tube feeding experience—and your entire family's daily routine? In this inspiring episode, re…
1 year, 1 month ago
Prader-Willi Syndrome, Motherhood & Finding Community Through Advocacy [REPOST] (253)- Jessica's Story
Episode 253
📢 This is a special repost of one of our most heartfelt and insightful episodes. Whether this is your first time hearing Jessica's story or a revisit…
1 year, 1 month ago
Two Sisters with Cystic Fibrosis - Laura's Story (252)
Episode 252
What would you do if both of your children were diagnosed with a life-threatening genetic disease—and there was no support system in place for parent…
1 year, 2 months ago