Breathing Exercises
Learn about the eight different breathing exercises and instructions on how to perform each.
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Child Life, Education and Creative Arts Therapy Resources
Child Life, Education and Creative Arts Therapy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia supports the unique needs of children as they cope with illness and injury.
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Comfort Positioning During Procedures
Comfort positions are secure hugging holds that help your child feel safe and secure during medical procedures. Find several comfort positions that we often recommend for newborns, infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Comfort Positions for Infant Vaccination
This video offers guidance for families on comfort positions that are recommended for infants during vaccinations.
Comfort Positions for Preschooler Vaccination
This video offers guidance for families on comfort positions that are recommended for preschoolers during vaccinations.
Comfort Positions for Toddler Vaccination
This video offers guidance for families on comfort positions that are recommended for toddlers during vaccinations.
Coping With Healthcare Procedures
Find strategies to help your child, and family, cope with medical procedures, which can be stressful.
Getting a Blood Draw
This resource is to prepare your child for their blood draw. Learn about what a blood draw is, the steps of getting one and ideas for coping.
Getting an MRI
This child-friendly video cartoon can help prepare your child for getting an MRI. Learn about what an MRI machine looks like, the MRI noise, and how the MRI scan works.
Making Vaccines Less Stressful: Tips to Comfort Babies and Toddlers Before, During and After Vaccinations
CHOP Child Life Specialists offer tips to help babies and toddlers prepare and cope with childhood vaccinations.
Medical Play
Learn about medical play and its therapeutic benefits for hospitalized children. Find links to age-specific information.