That means families need to be active partners in their health care. At Children's, we have places for parents to sleep so they can be near their child at all hours of the day. Sibling Play Rooms allow brothers, sisters, and patients to relax, play, and just be kids for a while. Our Family Resource Center helps parents learn more about their children's illnesses, catch up on their work life, or simply relax. Most important, we take the time to answer every question, explain every procedure, and anticipate your family's needs.
Children communicate differently.
Our child life specialists are trained in child development. They are important members of a child's care team. Child life specialists use play therapy and other techniques to make sure young patients' questions are answered, their fears addressed, and their requests listened to. Child life specialists also work with families to get them ready to bring their children home, or to connect them with support services. The job of a child is to play.