My Loved One's Hospital Adventure

When a loved one is in the hospital, kids carry more than most people realize.

This 60-page printable workbook was written and designed by Diane Morales, M.S., CCLS II, a Certified Child Life Specialist with over a decade of experience supporting children and families through medical experiences, to help kids make sense of one of the most confusing, emotional situations a family can face.
Whether a child is visiting a parent, grandparent, or any loved one in the hospital, this workbook meets them exactly where they are.

💛 Who it's for:

Kids ages 4–12 visiting a loved one in the hospital
Parents who don't know how to explain what's happening
Families navigating any hospital stay: ER visits, long-term admissions, surgery, and more

✨ What's inside (60 pages):

Feelings identification and emotional processing pages
Hospital dictionary with kid-friendly definitions
Scavenger hunt to do during the hospital visit
"In Your Loved One's Hospital Room" visual recognition pages
All About Me + All About My Loved One fill-in pages
Patient Report, Rate Their Plate, and Hospital Bracelet design activities
Letter to Your Loved One writing page
Word search, word scramble, and matching activities
Maze, A-Z hospital activity, and counting page
Bravery Cape, Wishing Stars, Feelings in a Bottle, and Gratitude List
Door hanger craft to personalize the hospital room
Bravery Certificate to celebrate the child's courage
10-tip parent guide written by a CCLS
Notes pages and answer key included

🖨️ How to use it:
Download instantly, print at home or at any print shop on standard 8.5x11. Work through it together with your child before, during, or after hospital visits.