Episode 98| Checking in with Meg and Jess from Friends with Fros

Happy December!  I’m changing things up a big this week, and sharing my discussion with Meg and Jess from Friends with Fros.  I first interviewed them in June 2020, so please feel free to go back and listen to their anti-racism and diversity episode before enjoying this conversation.  Meg and Jess host a podcast called Don’t Worry ‘Bout My Hair, and they also hold dual certifications as child life specialists along with rec therapy and nursing.

In this episode, we talk about…

[1:47] Life updates all around

[6:19] Hospital experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic

[12:24] Working as a child life specialist while pregnant

[14:53] Processing difficult experiences

[18:02] Cultural considerations for families coming from Afghanistan

[24:11] Anti-racism in the child life field

[26:35] Changes in care for diverse families

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