Explore evidence-based tips and practical insight from a Child Life Specialist.
Positions for comfort allow your child to feel secure, close, and safe. Learn options that may work when injecting your infant or child, but always discuss with your doctor before trying.
Prepare your set of tools for when things get stressful. Learn how to identify what your child needs, how to show up for them, and why your own toolkit matters too.
The moment your child says “no,” especially during medical situations, can feel like a battle. Learn why your child may be resisting and how you can guide them forward to help create more positive experiences in the future.
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What is a Child Life Specialist?
A specially trained healthcare professional in child development, coping, and psychosocial care.
What does a Child Life Specialist do?
Child Life Specialists can help your child—and you—feel more prepared, less anxious, and empowered during any medical experience. They can provide guidance on child-friendly medical explanations, tips on coping, support for family members, and more.
Katie Taylor, CEO and Founder of Child Life On Call, is a mom and Child Life Specialist with 15 years of experience working with families as they navigate medical routines. She now coaches parents on how to support their child through complex healthcare settings.
Katie Taylor was compensated by BioMarin to make these videos. She is not employed by BioMarin, and BioMarin is not affiliated with or responsible for the content featured on her website, Child Life On Call.