For today’s 12 minute talk, I’m talking about the COVID-19 vaccine and how to discuss it with kids.  I’m going to give you some ideas, with the caveat that you don’t have to use the exact words I use.  You know your child best. This is also not meant to be an episode that tells you to get your child vaccinated. That is not my area of expertise.  You can discuss that with your child’s doctor and your family.  If you are deciding to get the vaccine, I think it’s important to have a conversation with your child ahead of time.  I want to empower you to have this conversation with your kids, and you could also play this podcast with your kids to jumpstart it.  If you want to skip forward in the episode to my message, I’m going to talk directly to your child.   In this episode, we talk about… [2:24] Having an open and supportive conversation with your child [3:31] Incorporating your own experience into the conversation [4:06] The preparation portion of the conversation [5:52] Empowering your child [7:13] Checking in with your child after the first shot [8:24] Not feeling well after getting the vaccine [9:20] My message for your child(ren)   Have you heard?  The Child Life On Call mobile app for parents, kids and their care team will be available in 2022.  Sign up to stay informed here.   Child Life On Call is a community of parents and professionals that share ideas, stories and resources to help YOU navigate your child’s unique experiences. We give you strategies to support yourself and your family through life’s challenges.  We are so glad you are here.   Website: childlifepodcast.com Merch: bonfire.com/store/childlifeoncall Instagram: instagram.com/childlifeoncall Facebook: facebook.com/childlifeoncall Twitter: twitter.com/childlifeoncall YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnh95T1MOYtbpBxJaZqg7rg