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Celebrating Child Life Month at Renown Health

Renown Child Life Specialist supporting young patient during hospital stay

March is Child Life Month, a time to recognize the critical work of Child Life Specialists who help kids and families during hospital stays. Being in the hospital can feel scary, but Child Life Specialists make the experience easier by offering support, play, and education to help children understand what’s happening.

What is the Child Life Program?

Renown's Child Life Program is here to help kids feel comfortable and supported. Our team includes Certified Child Life Specialists and assistants who know how to talk to kids about medical care in a way that makes sense, helping them feel less nervous about treatments and offer fun activities to make the hospital feel more like home.

How Child Life Specialists Help

Child Life Specialists do so much for kids and their families, including:

Helping kids feel less scared about medical treatments

Teaching children and parents what to expect in the hospital

Using play, art, and music therapy to keep kids engaged

Providing pet therapy to bring comfort and smiles

Helping families cope with stress, grief, or tough times

Creating fun activities in the playroom and at the bedside

How You Can Help

Our Child Life Program relies on donations to provide supplies and happy experiences for children in the hospital. If you’d like to help, consider donating to support young patients during their stay.

This Child Life Month, we thank our Child Life Specialists for their dedication to making healthcare experiences less scary and more comfortable for kids and families.

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