Tag: activity
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Grape medicine cups
Taking medicine isn’t always easy – especially when it needs to be taken every day for an extended period of time. Non-compliance with taking medicine can also cause a great deal of stress for parents, especially when it’s the one thing keeping the patient from being discharged. One of my patients was having a hard […]
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Fall Themed Craft Kits
I’m all about waiting room craft kits! Especially seasonal ones! I mean, c’mon, look how cute these little “Fall Friends” are!! These craft kits are very easy to make and I am truly blessed to have such great volunteers that help me make dozens of them (thanks sofi & stephanie). All you need is: Foam […]
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Therapeutic activity of the week
This week I had a patient that was starting to feel sad about spending so much time in the hospital. I decided to make this thankful turkey with her so that when she starts to feel down, she can have a (festive) reminder of all the good things in her life. The activity was a […]
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This is a great idea for getting children acquainted with the way different things feel. Maybe we could swap some of those things for items around the hospital. Source: http://mandeeandbrandy.blogspot.com/2011/03/it-feels.html
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Twitter door- have a laminated strip for every child to update about something good or bad regarding treatment or their day. Source: http://mesmrswhitesclass.blogspot.com/
Child life specialists help kids cope with hospitalization through the power of play & education. 