by Kayleigh Gutchall
Child Life Specialist

This fourth week of March marks our final week of Child Life Month. Over the last three weeks, we have seen Le Bonheur Children’s spirit, found that we have SuperStars in our midst, figured that the Price is Right, and experienced some quality family bonding time. To end Child Life Month, Le Bonheur Children’s Child Life Staff is finishing the only way we know how, with a bang!

Child Life Week is the fourth and final week of Child Life Month. It is all about fun events, games, and prizes that celebrate everything Child Life has to offer our patients, families, and staff.

In celebration, we had three main events. Our first event was a Toy Story Extravaganza. As you know, reading is an extremely important aspect in children’s development. On Monday, we were able to encourage families to read to their children by having a Toy Story party where we passed out toys and stories to each patient and watched Toy Story 1 & 2 back to back.

Our second event was held on Wednesday, Teddy Bear Clinic.  Each child received a teddy bear that was their very own “patient” for the day. They had the opportunity to visit different stations to have procedures that they would normally have, done to their teddy bear instead. They were also able to tour Le Bonheur Children’s very own ambulance.

Our third event is our final blowout that is happening today at 2pm. Child Life is having a Carnival full of games, arts and crafts, and a concession stand equipped with Sheridan’s Frozen Custard to celebrate.

To show our appreciation for making this March the best Child Life month yet, we have I <3 Child Life stickers available this week for patients, families and staff to wear in their support of Child Life. Find a Child Life Staff member to get your sticker today.

THANK YOU, from your Child Life Staff!