Tips for Homeschooling During COVID-19
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Reduce the stress of homeschooling and wrap up the year with success with these tips from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Child Life, Education and Creative Arts Therapy News and Updates
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Keeping Kids Connected and Coping During COVID-19
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Channeling your kids' boundless energy into creative pursuits will help them better cope with the COVID-19 quarantine.
Helping Kids and Teens Cope with Social Distancing Restrictions
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Physical or social distancing doesn't mean your kids can't see, talk and play with friends. Learn how to connect while limiting exposure to the coronavirus.
Programmed to Charm
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It sings. It dances. It shakes kids’ hands and says their names. Meet NAO (pronounced “now”), a 2-foot-tall robot that has wowed dozens of CHOP patients and families with its intelligence and charm.
Talking to Children about the New Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
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Is your child asking about the coronavirus? Talking points from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia offer advice for how to reassure your child with simple, honest information.
The 18th Annual “98.1 WOGL Loves Our Kids Radiothon” Raises More Than $257,000 for CHOP
Entercom raised $257,268 to support Child Life & Family Services at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia during the 18th annual “98.1 WOGL Loves Our Kids Radiothon.”
Read moreA Day in the Life of a Therapy Dog at CHOP
Published on in CHOP News
Morty and Marcy go door-to-door visiting patients at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), giving them a distraction from the four walls of their hospital room.
CHOP Unveils Interactive Robot to Patients and Families
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New robot will be programmed for entertainment and patient education purposes, offering an alternative mode for interaction and learning.
The Joy in Childhood Foundation Grants Facility Dog to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
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The facility dog will bring joy and animal-assisted therapy to patients and their families at CHOP. CHOP is one of nine premiere children’s hospitals nationwide to be awarded a Dogs for Joy grant.
Sun, Sand and Scars: How to Empower Your Child This Summer
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Our child life specialist shares some ways you can help your child feel proud about their scars or physical difference.