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How to Survive (and Even Enjoy!) the Holidays During Treatment
BLOG How to Survive (and Even Enjoy!) the Holidays During Treatment The holidays can be stressful for any family. Add in the strain of having a child in treatment for a life-changing illness or injury, and you may wish you could skip this time of year all...
Father’s Day
BLOG Father's Day Gavin Kerr / June 17, 2018 Father’s Day used to be one of my favorite holidays. Now, not so much. Please don’t misunderstand, I treasure Father’s Day with my daughter’s and their families. Each day with them is truly a gift. But Father’s Day also...
Supporting Parents Through a Child’s Medical Diagnoses: Spotlight on Case for Smiles’ Coping Space
BLOG Supporting Parents Through a Child’s Medical Diagnoses: Spotlight on Case for Smiles’ Coping Space Cindy Kerr / May 3, 2018/ Guest Blog on Child Life Mommy As child life specialists, you understand the importance of providing support to children and their...
9 Things You May Not Know About Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress
BLOG 9 Things You May Not Know About Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress Cindy Kerr / April 23, 2018/ Guest Blog on The Mighty More than a decade ago, I heard a doctor say three words: “Ryan has cancer.” My son — a happy, energetic, adventurous and inspiring...
Child Life Specialists and How They Help
BLOG Child Life Specialists and How They Help By Melissa Lusk, CCLSPublished 3/28/2018, Updated 2/9/2023 Every parent dreads telling their children bad news. As the parent of a child with a life-changing illness or injury, you will be faced with many difficult...
Creating Healing Spaces to Cope
BLOG Creating Healing Spaces to Cope Cindy Kerr / February 12, 2018/ Guest Blog on Braveheart For Kids 15 years ago, I heard the words that every parent fears – “Your son has bone cancer.” I was numb, I was shocked and couldn’t believe that my 12-year-old son, Ryan...
World Cancer Day
BLOG World Cancer Day Cindy Kerr / February 3, 2018 “We can. I can.” It’s the theme of World Cancer Day, a day that calls on all of us to join the ongoing global fight against cancer. It’s a fight we have yet to win as we lose 8.8 million across the world...
Welcome to Coping Space
BLOG Welcome to Coping Space Cindy Kerr / February 1, 2018 You’re likely here because you have just been handed the news that every parent fears: your child is facing a tough battle. Maybe you’re here at the suggestion of hospital staff to help you...