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Lyndsey's daughter failed her newborn hearing screening soon after birth, but it didn't alarm Lyndsey since her son had also failed his first test after he was born. After a second failed test, Lynds…

Today's episode features two women. First, we will hear from Alexis whose son went through a fairly common surgery, ear tubes, and she will talk about what their experience was like. However, as chil…

In honor of March and the fact that is Child Life Month, this episode features Shani Thornton from Child Life Mommy. 

Shani shares her entrance into the child life field and how she chose to move for…

In this first episode of the second season of this podcast, we hear from a self-proclaimed "crunchy granola mom" Nina, whose fourth child was born with what she calls "a funny shaped head." 

Nina goe…

This episode closes out Season 1 of the Child Life On Call Podcast. This podcast went from a dream to a reality thanks to the help of the all the courageous families who came forward to share their s…

At just six years old, Susan's son began complaining of belly pain along with other alarming symptoms. After a trip to the doctor, they were quickly sent to meet with a Pediatric Gastroenterologist a…

Episode 10 features an interview with Roxanne, a mom of three from San Antonio, Texas. Just after entering high school and an outstanding performance in a football game, Roxanne’s eldest child, Ruebe…

Episode 9 features an interview with Liz and Jamie. Shortly after Jamie was born, she developed a heart murmur and began passing out. Her mom, Liz, walks us through what it was like to witness such t…

Episode 8 is Part 2 of Mandy and Nolan’s story. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, head on over to Episode 7 so you have a better understanding and appreciated for Mandy’s story. I mentioned that Nol…

Episode 7 features the first part of Mandy’s story. Her son, Nolan, was born five weeks early with a host of symptoms which led them to find that he was diagnosed with a condition that only four othe…

Episode 6 features Tricia, a mama who lives in the southwest suburbs of Chicago.  Tricia bring a unique perspective and understanding of child development in her experience based on the fact that she…

Karen had a typical pregnancy up until the last few scary days when she was unable to feel her daughter move. After following her mother instinct, Karen went to the hospital and quickly learned she …

After arriving at her 20 week ultrasound, Abigail, her husband and mother were anxiously awaiting to hear the news of their first child’s gender. However, the appointment took a turn when they learne…

In this episode you will hear Kim talk about her experience in finding out that her son had Microtia Atresia, the interesting link to their family history and how that has affected her journey, and t…

Michelle’s story is one that took place over 15 years ago, and this is the first time she has spoken about it publicly. At the age of two, Brynn started developing inexplicable fevers which concerned…

After a long pregnancy on hospitalized bedrest, Kelli describes the birth and first year of her twin girls, one of which was born with two genetic conditions, Caudal Regression Syndrome and Goldenhar…

This is the first promotional episode for the Child Life On Call Podcast. If you would like to share your story, email us at [email protected], visit our website at www.childlifepodcast.com, …