Friday Fun: He’s Back!!!
Buddy the Elf is back for more adventures at the children’s hospital. He is not afraid to go where no elf has gone before, out to help the kids all over the state! I’m just curious where he got his pilot’s license…
Tag Archives: Children
I Spy… a Specimen Cup?
Hi everyone! Today I wanted to share with you a new medical art activity that can double as a coping tool! Have you ever since those I Spy cylinders that are full of little objects for you to find as you turn it? The ones you can buy at the store are cool of course, […]
Pain Control Is Real!
I wanted to share with you all a story recently published in the New York Times about how pain control is becoming more and more important in pediatric medicine. It wasn’t too long ago when holding children down and just “getting it done” was the common thought process for painful procedure. But more and more […]
Friday Fun: Follow The Tech
Using tech to your advantage…
Friday Fun: The Future of Rain
I have to seriously wonder if this is a good idea. Where can I get one of these?
Friday Fun: The Sugar Did It
I found a new picture that I thought was perfect for a Friday. Don’t go too crazy with the grape juice, you hear!
Christmas Eve On-Call
Just like me, Buddy the Elf (yes, they named our Elf on the Shelf Buddy) is working the holiday shift. The two of us are busy bringing joy to the kids at the hospital. Merry Christmas!
Friday Fun: Relax This Holiday Season
Our Elf in the PICU is taking some time to rest and relax after all his hard work watching for good behavior!
Meet My Imaginary Friend
During the recent TACLP conference at Cook Childrens Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, I attended a very interesting presentation about imaginary friends and how they can provide a helping hand to children in the hospital. The presenters talked about how imaginary friends help children work on many skills including socializing, problem solving, and emotional regulation, […]
Happy Halloween From Toys Everywhere!
Today is one of the craziest days of the year for a Children’s Hospital. Halloween, a day where everyone has the chance to be something else and also get sweets. At my hospital many people dressed up and the unit I worked on did a theme, which was Pixar. I had lots of fun getting […]
A Little Playfullness 