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Fingerprint Impression Pendant Keepsake Leaves an Imprint on your Heart
Fingerprint Impression Pendant Keepsake Leaves an Imprint on your Heart
coping & support, RemembranceDawn KlausmeierMarch 29, 2018end of life, keepsake, unique giftsComment
Preparing young children for the dentist using play
Preparing young children for the dentist using play
play, coping & supportDawn KlausmeierMarch 22, 2018dentist, dental visit, medical play, toddlers, teeth brushing, preschooler Comments
Memory Scarves: Find Comfort Wrapped in their Love
Memory Scarves: Find Comfort Wrapped in their Love
bereavementDawn KlausmeierMarch 15, 2018mementos, legacy gifts, losing a loved one, family, giveawayComment
Inspiring Child Life Specialists Across the Nation
Inspiring Child Life Specialists Across the Nation
Child life spotlightDawn KlausmeierMarch 12, 2018child life specialist, child life month, private practice, child life bloggersComment
Guest Post: How Child Life Services Helped our NICU Experience
Guest Post: How Child Life Services Helped our NICU Experience
coping & support, medical educationDawn KlausmeierMarch 8, 2018NICU, sibling support, preparing for NICU visit, NICU visit preparation, family-centered care Comments
 SpellBound: Helping Children Cope with Medical Procedures Using Augmented Reality
 SpellBound: Helping Children Cope with Medical Procedures Using Augmented Reality
coping & supportDawn KlausmeierMarch 1, 2018distraction, augmented reality, coping toolbox, spellbound, technology, preschool, school-age, teenager, procedural support, shots, blood draws, IV start, flu shot, immunization, needle-phobia, coping tool, family, family-centered care, child life month, child life specialist, dose of play Comments
10 Ways to Get Silly with Little Kids
10 Ways to Get Silly with Little Kids
playDawn KlausmeierFebruary 23, 2018babies, toddlers, preschool, play, distraction, parenting Comments
G-tube Button Changes: Tips for Parents with Wiggly Little Ones
G-tube Button Changes: Tips for Parents with Wiggly Little Ones
coping & supportDawn KlausmeierFebruary 21, 2018tubie, gastric tube, g-tube, feeding tube, distraction tips, toddler, toddlers, button change, adaptive clothing, tubie love, DIY distractionComment
How Parents Can Support Their Child Getting a Nasogastric (NG) Tube Placed
How Parents Can Support Their Child Getting a Nasogastric (NG) Tube Placed
coping & support, medical educationDawn KlausmeierFebruary 14, 2018nasogastric tube, parent support, NG tube, medical education, procedural support, coping tips, coping resources, preparation resource, fedisbest, changing the face of fed, tube feeding awareness Comments
Hospital Hacks for Parents + Kids || Part Two
Hospital Hacks for Parents + Kids || Part Two
coping & supportDawn KlausmeierJanuary 30, 2018hospital hacks, hospitalization, preparing for hospital stay, chronic illness, organization, coping plan, caregiver support, parent supportComment
The Kiss Box: Book + activity for young children to foster coping with separation from loved ones
The Kiss Box: Book + activity for young children to foster coping with separation from loved ones
coping & supportDawn KlausmeierJanuary 24, 2018therapeutic play, toddler, preschooler, school-age activity, Valentine's Day, separation anxiety, book, coping\, family-centered care Comments
5 Surgery Prep Tips for Toddlers that “Carry-on” to a surprising environment – the airport!
5 Surgery Prep Tips for Toddlers that “Carry-on” to a surprising environment – the airport!

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coping & support, Dose of Play adventuresDawn KlausmeierJanuary 12, 2018toddler, coping plan, surgery preparation, travel, roll play, pretend play, positive language, comfort items, simple languageComment
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