Train Analogy in Child Life

Today I came across a very interesting article from the blog Pick Any Two that talks about “The Train Analogy”. You can read the article in full here. But in a nut shell, the author talks about how when we feel highly negative emotions (for example, feeling very scared, anxious, angry, or so forth) it […]

App-tastic Support: Ninja Time!

Last week I shared my top played game on my tablet. This week, I’ve got another popular app that you all probably know. Can anyone say Fruit Ninja? I feel like the Fruit Ninja game has been around for a really long time. Like, from when they started making things called “apps” for your phone. […]

App-tastic Support: Number 1

So believe it or not, I’ve shared all the toys I carry around in my bag. If you think that’s not much, you’re right. My bag is actually quite small because it’s meant to fit just one thing: my tablet. But because I feel that there are lots of wonderful ways to provide support to […]

Adventures With The Lego

Last weekend I went on an adventure with my little brother to (drumroll please) Lego Land! A place of wonder and awe regarding all things Lego. As I went from exhibit to exhibit I was reminded of how therapeutic Legos are. You can build anything you want with Legos (My brother even told me someone […]

The Power of The High School Dance

The Power of The High School Dance Here’s a great article by the Tampa Bay Times highlighting an awesome event that All Children’s Hospital does for it’s teen population. School dances like Homecoming and Prom are more than just a chance for teens to get dressed up in the latest fancy fashions. It’s also a […]

New prep program helps ease MRI fears

This is a really great news article I read about a prep program designed to simulate an MRI test. I think it’s great that this hospital is helping kids practice before their test with the sounds they will hear in a similarly confined space. You can read the article here: http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/article/323867/3/MR-I-Am-Ready-program-puts-parents-minds-at-ease