1. It’s a rainy afternoon here in Miami today, perfect for cuddling up with a good book!
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    It’s a rainy afternoon here in Miami today, perfect for cuddling up with a good book!

    May 22, 2013
  2. Mary Poppins, the famous nanny form the children’s story, was onto something when she sang, “a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.” Mary knew that we feel better about something unpleasant when we pair it with something we like.
    Healing images for children, Nancy Klein, M.A.
    May 21, 2013
  3. “Crocs Kneeler. Great for long procedures and we have to be on our knees!” Oh yes! I definitely agree! One of these would be great   Source: http://www.oprah.com/index.html

    “Crocs Kneeler. Great for long procedures and we have to be on our knees!” Oh yes! I definitely agree! One of these would be great

     

    Source: http://www.oprah.com/index.html

    May 20, 2013
  4. Printable surgery role play cards Source: http://www.earlylearninghq.org.uk/latest-resources/doctors-surgery-role-play-signs/
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    Printable surgery role play cards


    Source: http://www.earlylearninghq.org.uk/latest-resources/doctors-surgery-role-play-signs/

    May 19, 2013
  5. I love this creative cartoon explaining what happens when you get a cut.  Source: http://dogfoose.com/2011/03/cut-dried/
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    I love this creative cartoon explaining what happens when you get a cut. 

    Source: http://dogfoose.com/2011/03/cut-dried/

    May 18, 2013
  6. parts of the body bingo game - free download!  Source: http://bestcoloringpages.com/word-search-puzzle-body-parts_2d367.html
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    parts of the body bingo game - free download! 

    Source: http://bestcoloringpages.com/word-search-puzzle-body-parts_2d367.html

    May 15, 2013
  7. “Teeny Tears ~ Teeny Tears is a service organization of volunteers that provides tiny flannel bereavement diapers to hospitals and bereavement support organizations at no charge for families that have suffered the loss of a preemie or micropreemie child through stillbirth or NICU loss.” Source: http://teenytears.blogspot.com/
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    “Teeny Tears ~ Teeny Tears is a service organization of volunteers that provides tiny flannel bereavement diapers to hospitals and bereavement support organizations at no charge for families that have suffered the loss of a preemie or micropreemie child through stillbirth or NICU loss.”

    Source: http://teenytears.blogspot.com/

    May 14, 2013
  8. Here’s another great activity my friend Alex had for our practicum project - a medical mystery box! This was one of my personal favorites and the kids who participated really loved it as well. Check out her descriptions on the side of the picture.  Source: http://pinterest.com/alexasunter/
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    Here’s another great activity my friend Alex had for our practicum project - a medical mystery box! This was one of my personal favorites and the kids who participated really loved it as well. Check out her descriptions on the side of the picture. 

    Source: http://pinterest.com/alexasunter/

    May 13, 2013
  9. Follow the link below to hear an NPR segment on Child Life! http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/07/24/157042285/hospital-specialists-help-remind-the-sickest-kids-theyre-still-kids

    Follow the link below to hear an NPR segment on Child Life! 

    http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/07/24/157042285/hospital-specialists-help-remind-the-sickest-kids-theyre-still-kids

    May 12, 2013
  10. Life size organ printables!  Source: http://www.exploringnature.org/db/detail.php?dbID=20&detID=688
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    Life size organ printables! 

    Source: http://www.exploringnature.org/db/detail.php?dbID=20&detID=688

    May 11, 2013