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Episode 195 | Mackenzie's Story- A daughter with Severe Tethered Cord and Caudal Regression Syndrome
Join Katie Taylor in an emotional conversation with Mackenzie Carolin as they discuss the unexpected medical journey she faced with her daughter. Learn how Mackenzie navigated the complexities of her
Episode 194 | Keeley's Story- A daughter with hydrops fetalis
Are you a parent of a child with a medical condition? Join me, Katie Taylor, as I chat with Keeley Machen Schares, a Child Life Specialist, in this special episode of Child Life On Call. Keeley takes
Episode 193 | Katie’s Takeaways from the American Academy of Pediatrics Conference
It's a solo episode this week and our host, Katie Taylor, CCLS, dives in to what she experienced at the American Academy of Pediatrics Conference. Katie talks about her travels to Chicago to train a g
Episode 192 | [Repost] Teresa's Story- A daughter with Spina Bifida and a Tethered Cord
This episode is a repost in honor of Spina Bifida awareness month. Are you a parent of a child with spina bifida who is seeking support and guidance to navigate the challenges of raising your child?
Episode 191 |[Repost] Shani’s Story-A child with a learning difference #ADHD #Anxiety #Dyslexia #Dysmorphia
We wanted to repost this epsidoe to highlight that October is Learning Disabilities / Dyslexia / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness Month. In a world of unexpected twists, sometimes t
Episode 190 |Sara’s Story- Telling your Child you have Cancer [Repost in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month]
In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month we wanted to repost this episode to provide awareness to our community. Breast cancer survivor, Sara Olsher, battles the disease as a single pa
Episode 189 | Ryan's Story - A son with Costello Syndrome
My special guest is Ryan Sheedy Meet Ryan Sheedy, an incredible father who, much to his own surprise, found himself immersed in the delightful chaos of caring for twin boys. His world drasticall
Episode 188 | Rhandyl and Deonna's stories from Raising Disabled
My special guest is Rhandyl Vinyard, Deonna Wade Rhandyl Vinyard and Deonna Wade are two phenomenal mothers from Texas, each raising disabled children. Drawn together by shared circumstances, the
Episode 187 | Kayleigh's Story-A Child Life Specialist's son with Tetralogy of Fallot [part 2]
Do you want to become a confident advocate for your child's medical needs? Are you searching for a solution to navigate the complex world of medical care for children with conditions? Join us as we we
Episode 186 | Kayleigh's Story - A Child Life Specialists son with Tetralogy of Fallot [part 1]
Welcome to the ChildLife On Call podcast, where I, Katie Taylor, sit down with Kayleigh Koehler, a certified child life specialist, to discuss her journey as a medical mom and a child life specialist