Picture This!
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Colorful murals inspire creative and educational moments in primary care exam rooms.
Child Life, Education and Creative Arts Therapy News and Updates
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The Doctor Will See You, But First: Picture This!
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A multi-disciplinary team from CHOP created Picture This!, a novel project that uses colorful and interactive murals to inspire creative and educational moments in primary care exam rooms.
How to Use Art to Promote Your Child’s Self-expression
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
Creating music and visual art together as a family can help children cope with difficult emotions and feel connected.
A Day in the Life
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Erin Gallagher, MA, BC-DMT, has worked in the Creative Arts Therapy Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia since 2017. A dance/movement therapist, Erin supports patient health and healing through creative movement-based interventions that encourage mind-body connection. This is a day in her life.
CHOP Offers New Hair Care Products for BIPOC Patients
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) became the first pediatric hospital to offer an expanded range of hair care products – including shampoo, conditioner, hair moisturizing lotion, brushes and caps.
Talking to Your Child About the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
Well into the pandemic, you and your child may still have unanswered questions. CHOP child life specialists weigh in on how to talk with your child about Covid-19.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Celebrates Rite Aid’s 26 Years of Giving
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CHOP celebrates Rite Aid and The Rite Aid Foundation’s support of more than a quarter of a century in giving through its relationship with the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Stay on Track: Best Practices for Remote Learning at Home
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
As the school year rolls on and adapts, refresh your at home plan to help your child succeed in a virtual learning environment.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Welcomes Its First Full-Time Facility Dog
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CHOP has officially welcomed its first, full-time trained facility dog, who will help ease anxiety and reduce stress for young patients and their families.
Tips for Homeschooling During COVID-19
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
Reduce the stress of homeschooling and wrap up the year with success with these tips from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.