Here are some of my favorite resources I’ve created for my child life department! Feel free to browse and download (for free! :)
Pill Swallowing Candyland Game - I love using this to teach patients how to swallow pills! It normalizes it & makes it so much more fun!
Pill Swallowing Candyland.pdf5.10 MB • PDF File
Child-Friendly Hospital Language - I love this little glossary of medical terms broken down into child-friendly terms!
Child Friendly Language.pdf1.66 MB • PDF File
Talking to Children about Death FAQ - This one is a super helpful resource for families who are experiencing loss. It can be hard to know how to navigate these conversations with children and this flyer answers some of the most common questions. I cannot take credit for writing this one - my coworker Paige did!
Talking to Kids about Death.pdf29.23 KB • PDF File
Memory-Making Materials - This would be a helpful resource for units where child life is not always present to give nurses (or other staff) ideas/inspiration for memory-making items to create in bereavement situations.
Materials to Include in a Memory-Making Kit.pdf6.15 MB • PDF File
Communication Board - I made this communication board for kids who are nonverbal or cannot speak for whatever reason! It’s mostly relevant to healthcare settings.
Communication Board.pdf2.71 MB • PDF File
Sticker Chart for Drinking - I love using these for patients who need to drink more in order to leave the hospital! Nothing wrong with incentivizing with a prize IMO!
Drinking Incentive Chart.pdf11.88 KB • PDF File
Pill Swallowing Techniques - This could supplement the Pill Swallowing Candyland game! It gives a bunch of different methods to try when learning to swallow pills.
Pill Swallowing Techniques.pdf31.44 KB • PDF File
Inside Out Feelings Chart - I love this for younger kids to teach emotional expression/identification!
