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🌟 Meet a Member Monday 🌟💖The Hearts Connected Affiliate Network Directory for community based child life specialists is ...
07/06/2026

🌟 Meet a Member Monday 🌟
💖The Hearts Connected Affiliate Network Directory for community based child life specialists is growing!

👋🏽Say hello to April Slowenksi, a Certified Child Life Specialist and founder of Coastal Coping LLC based in Brick, New Jersey!

🏢Practice Details- April and her team provide:
Virtual Sessions
In Person Session in Monmouth & Ocean County, New Jersey

📌Expertise
Therapeutic medical play and expressive play
Preparation for medical tests, procedures, coping plans and post-procedure support
Age-Appropriate diagnosis education
Support for siblings or children of adults experiencing illness or injury
Grief/Bereavement support, legacy building, end-of-life coping support

Details on HCAN Director for Community Based CCLS in Bio!


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This month, we are excited to host Cami Frickman and Alicia Field to share about their diverse grief support experiences...
07/02/2026

This month, we are excited to host Cami Frickman and Alicia Field to share about their diverse grief support experiences while working with children of adult patients and teen patients. Cami and Alicia each bring nearly 30 years of experience as Certified Child Life Specialists, dedicating their careers to supporting children and families through complex medical experiences. Cami received her BFA with a Certificate in Art Therapy from the School of Visual Arts, where she completed internships at Mount Sinai and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. She is also a Certified Grief Support Specialist, holds a certificate in Thanatology from Hood College, and is certified as a Clinical Trauma and Resilience Specialist through the STARR Network. Alicia holds a Bachelor of Science in Family and Child Development from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and began her career at Children’s National Hospital before transitioning to Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital at the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus.

In their current roles, both specialize in supporting children of adult patients and adolescents hospitalized on adult units, providing developmentally appropriate education and emotional support to help families navigate challenging healthcare journeys. They are deeply passionate about supporting children and families throughout the bereavement process.

This webinar will cover the following objectives:
1. Summarize the attributes of compassionate care in working with patients and family members at the end-of-life.
2. Identify methods of self-care in working with death and dying.
3. Identify 2-3 creative activities which can be utilized in working with families at the end-of-life.

This webinar will be recorded. In order to receive a PDU certificate from watching the recording, you must be registered and a post-quiz and post-survey must be completed.

To sign up for this webinar, go to www.heartsconnected.org/event

Most people see Buzzy 🐝 and think “Oh, that’s the thing they use for IVs.”But Buzzy can be so much more than a procedure...
06/26/2026

Most people see Buzzy 🐝 and think “Oh, that’s the thing they use for IVs.”

But Buzzy can be so much more than a procedure tool. From emotional regulation and coping practice to transitions and mindfulness, this little bee has more tricks up its wings than most people realize.

What’s your favorite non-procedure use for Buzzy?
🐝 Tell us below and save this post for later!

06/24/2026

As parents, our instinct is often to make the fear go away. We reassure. We encourage. We tell our children they’ll be okay.

Child Life Specialists focus on preparing children for what to expect, validating their feelings, and teaching coping skills that help them move through difficult experiences. When children understand what’s happening and feel supported, they often feel more confident and in control.

💙 Parents aren’t doing it wrong. They’re doing what comes naturally.Sometimes we just add a few extra tools to help children cope through the hard moments.

Which perspective did you resonate with the most?

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06/23/2026

As parents, our instinct is often to make the fear go away. We reassure. We encourage. We tell our children they’ll be okay.

Child Life Specialists focus on preparing children for what to expect, validating their feelings, and teaching coping skills that help them move through difficult experiences. When children understand what’s happening and feel supported, they often feel more confident and in control.

💙 Parents aren’t doing it wrong. They’re doing what comes naturally.
Sometimes we just add a few extra tools to help children cope through the hard moments.

Which perspective did you resonate with the most?

School gave your child dozens of invisible regulation supports: predictable timing, movement breaks, peer interaction, c...
06/23/2026

School gave your child dozens of invisible regulation supports: predictable timing, movement breaks, peer interaction, clear expectations, and structured transitions.

When summer begins, all of that disappears overnight.

What looks like attitude, defiance or constant arguing. May actually be nervous system dysregulation from too much unstructured change.

Kids don’t just need freedom. They need rhythm.

Save this if summer already feels harder than expected❤️

As child life specialists, we know that every child approaches new experiences, challenges, and stressors differently. E...
06/19/2026

As child life specialists, we know that every child approaches new experiences, challenges, and stressors differently. Each child brings their own unique strengths to difficult situations.

Whether a child is preparing for a medical procedure, their first day of school or a new adventure, understanding their personality can help us better support them through these experiences. Child life specialists recognize a child’s temperament and developmental needs, validate their feelings, and help them find coping strategies that work for them.

Which Toy Story character is most like your child? Comment below!

Travel this summer can be exciting for families, but for many children, flying on an airplane can be a big stressor. The...
06/17/2026

Travel this summer can be exciting for families, but for many children, flying on an airplane can be a big stressor.

The unfamiliar sounds, busy airports, long waits, turbulence, and being away from their usual routines can feel overwhelming. This summer, try encouraging children to choose items to help them with travel.

Have them choose items to fill their own backpack🎒:
🧸Comfort Items: stuffed animal, neck pillow or a blanket
🧩Games: uno, cards, iSpy, and other travel sized games!
🖍️Activities: sticker scenes, coloring, reading books, crossword puzzles, activity books
📱Electronic: iPad, headphones, Nook,
🎧Sensory: noise canceling headphones, fidget spinner, stress ball
✈️ Take off/Landing helpers: chew tubes, gum, snacks, pacifiers

Allowing children to choose items to comfort them during moments they may feel scared can help reduce their anxiety.

What helps your child feel comfortable while traveling? ✈️🌎

What helps your child feel more comfortable when traveling? Share your tips below! 👇✈️

🌟 Meet a Member Monday 🌟💖The Hearts Connected Affiliate Network Directory for community based child life specialists is ...
06/15/2026

🌟 Meet a Member Monday 🌟
💖The Hearts Connected Affiliate Network Directory for community based child life specialists is growing!

👋🏽Say hello to Corry Cande, a Certified Child Life Specialist and founder of Corry Cande, LLC based in St. Louis, MO!

🏢Practice Details:
In-Person in St. Louis, MO Area
Virtual

📌Expertise
Sibling Support
Children of Adult Patients
Coping Strategies & Stress Management
Emotional Regulation
Social Emotional Learning and Healthy Communication Skills
Diagnosis Education
Procedural Preparation
Bereavement Support
Providing age appropriate diagnosis teaching, surgical and procedural preparation and bereavement support
Creating access to care in the community - partnering with local non profit organizations and school re-entry

Details on HCAN Director for Community Based CCLS in Bio!


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This Father’s Day, remember that not every dad’s journey looks the same. 💙Whether he’s parenting at the bedside, grievin...
06/13/2026

This Father’s Day, remember that not every dad’s journey looks the same. 💙

Whether he’s parenting at the bedside, grieving, waiting, missing, hoping, or healing—sometimes the most meaningful gift is simply knowing what to say.

A few thoughtful words can help a dad feel seen!

Tag a father figure you're thankful for!


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