Life with a special child in Braintree Oct 20, 2009
Child life specialists at the hospital worked with Joseph and John to help them understand what their baby sister was going through. Either myself or my husband was with her 100 percent of the time when she was in the hospital, Jeanne said. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Medford's Paul Righini befriends Bruin Patrice Bergeron while recovering from foot injury Oct 7, 2009
During his stay, one of the child life specialist recommended that Paul should get involved with some of the programs available at the hospital, which led him to becoming one of Patrice s Pals. Paul s] a sports fan, said Paul Righini, Sr. He s not a crazy sports guy, but he enjoyed the games and meeting Patrice. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Umps take time out, visit children's hospital Sep 22, 2009
"The umpires were great with the kids," said Lisa Hall, operations coordinator in the division of child life at the hospital. "There are a lot of groups I bring in where I have to coach them along a bit. The umpires felt very comfortable going up to the kids and being around them. And Gapper has been coming to the hospital for a long time -- he's always great.". (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Hospital trend Sep 9, 2009
The idea behind the project is to comfort sick children, provide some normalcy for them and take their minds off medical procedures, says Carrie Kindopp, child life manager at Sanford. "It's very comforting to them," she says. (USA Today)
7 un-fun health milestones and how to survive them Aug 29, 2009
Instead, you might simply want to say that it's hurt or injured, cautions Betsy Cetnarowski, a child life specialist at Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio ... For some kids, pointing out interesting aspects of the experience can relieve fear, says Lori Gottwein, a child life specialist at the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee ... "You can't say, 'Do you want this shot?' But you can say, 'Left arm or right arm? Sitting on my lap or lying down?'" child life specialist Cetnarowski... (CNN -- Health)
Inside the Courts: Calculating child support Aug 24, 2009
way too high wrote on Aug 23, 2009 9:04 AM:" I have to disagee with you if the father or mother was in the home the $ would go for rent, car payments, cable and whatever... That is what it is for... All these items are necessary in a child life with intact families and disolved marriages. and for all the parents who have trouble with DCSE just keep calling they can't ignore you forever. If it takes more then 24 hours to get a returned call ask the receptionist to speak with the supervisor, she... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Son of Marblehead residents rides to support children with cancer Aug 8, 2009
Rick Hill, son of Dick and Polly Hill of Marblehead, will cycle 50 miles in the 13th annual Cycle for Life on Saturday, Sept. 12, to support the Floating Hospital for Children s Cancer Center and Child Life program ... Proceeds from Cycle for Life support the nationally renowned Child Life Program at the Children s Cancer Center at Floating Hospital for Children ... The mission of the Child Life specialists is to make life as close to normal as possible for young patients undergoing treatment... (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
What Ever Happened to the Playpen? Aug 8, 2009
I can't honestly say I remember physically being in a playpen as a childthough I wasbut I remember them as a fact of 1970s child life, a rubber-and-mesh piece of living room furniture as ubiquitous as mahogany-cabinet-enclosed Magnavox televisions (with family photos crowded out by a giant Betamax on top). But as the clock ticked toward my recent entry into fatherhood and I trawled various hip and modern baby-product sites, mentally equipping our nursery-to-be, I noticed that among all the... (Slate)
Winchester teen-magician pulls smiles out of a hat Aug 7, 2009
He s so good with children, said Cathy Robinowitz, child life coordinator at the hospital. You can see how he gets patients to forget about being sick and being in the hospital for a little while, she said. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Medford pug featured in childrens book Jul 30, 2009
We re so proud that Joseph is in the book because he s already famous at Winchester Hospital, said Cathy Robinowitz, child life coordinator at Winchester Hospital. Peter is skilled at facilitating interactions with patients, especially the very ill. (Medford Transcript, MA)
House of Possibilities opens on Stonehill campus in Easton Jul 17, 2009
Wicked Local photo by Paula Vogler. The Yawkey House of Possibilities is officially open at Stonehill College in Easton, giving parents and caregivers an opportunity to drop off their special needs child and use their free time to run errands or just relax. (Easton Journal, MA)
Sports Beat: Fathers and sons Jun 18, 2009
Before bedtime, he would entertain us with verses he wrote for Child Life magazine. But when his paper, the Boston Post, ceased publication in 1950s, everything changed. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Judge: Family can't refuse chemo for boy May 16, 2009
Bostrom said Friday his hospital has psychologists, child life specialists and other resources to help ease Daniel's fears. He also said an ethics committee would meet next week to talk about all the scenarios doctors may encounter. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
LETTER: Abortion foes need to try honesty, education May 2, 2009
nursymomy wrote on May 1, 2009 2:56 PM:" I know a girl who was "in denial" for 8 months and did go through it for the wrong reasons. She didn't want to have a baby & didn't feel adoption was an option.This baby was her own doing. I don't feel "condoms are the answer" I feel that family (note that I didn't say school I said family) support for abstinence is the best solution. Too many parents say "the kids are going to do what they are going to do" Teach them responsibility for themselves and... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Siblings run in honor of Malden boy Apr 16, 2009
It s a way to hopefully make the marathon experience that much more meaningful for the children as well as for the runner, said Heather Peach, Child Life Specialist at MGH for Children. Sunday night, runners and patients will join together for a pre-marathon pasta dinner where the children will make posters to hold in support of their runners on Monday and the athletes will award the children with engraved medals for their bravery. (Malden Observer, MA)
Bowl For Kids’ Sake charity still signing up teams Mar 3, 2009
Family Service Agency is comprised of five distinct departments: Big Brothers Big Sisters,Center for Counseling, Child Life & Family Education, Children;s Advocacy Center and Senior Services Center. Many programs are available through these departments, and all services are provided by experienced professionals. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Teddy bear clinic Mar 2, 2009
Nearly 400 children came out for the event, which was staffed by child life specialists and nurses from Winchester Hospital and Children s Hospital Boston, and provided children with the opportunity to experience what might happen if they visit their doctor or hospital emergency department. The event also featured face painting, giveaways, and other fun activities. (Burlington Union, MA)
