Hearts Connected LLC

10/15/2026

Preparation doesn’t create anxiety... fear of the unknown does.

Medical experiences can be scary, unfamiliar, and overwhelming. Fear can grow during these new, unexpected situations. Thoughtful preparation can give anxiety somewhere to go.

Not sure what to say before your child’s procedure? A Child Life Specialist can help you prepare for the conversation and the experience so you can best support your child in the ways they need.

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10/13/2026

10/10/2026

When someone we love enters hospice, it can be difficult to know what to say, especially to a child.

You don’t have to have all the answers. Children often benefit from simple, honest, and age-appropriate explanations.

If your family is navigating hospice or grief, a Child Life Specialist can help you find developmentally appropriate ways to talk with and support your child. Child Life services can help families prepare and support children through life's biggest stressors, including serious illness, hospice, visits with sick loved ones, and grief.

10/08/2026

Behind every statistic is a real child who may be navigating fear, stress, or big emotions.

Child Life Specialists can help children cope with challenging experiences by providing developmentally appropriate education, emotional support, coping strategies, and opportunities for play and self-expression.

Supporting a child’s mental and emotional well-being is an essential part of helping them feel safe, understood, and empowered during difficult times.

Click the link in our bio to learn more about Hearts Connected and our Child Life Services!

10/04/2026

When a parent receives a cancer diagnosis, there is so much to navigate. While adults are trying to make sense of everything, children are processing, too.

A child's questions don't have to be answered perfectly. It’s okay to say, “I don’t know, but we can figure it out together.” Allow them to share worries and questions so they don’t have to wonder alone. Their questions need to be answered honestly, simply, and in a way they can understand.

If your family is navigating cancer and you're not sure how best to support your child, a Child Life Specialist at Hearts Connected can help you figure out what to say and how to say it.

10/01/2026

A sibling doesn’t need to be “the easy one” when things are challenging.

They need space to have their own experience and process the events too.

When one child is going through something hard, the whole family feels the impact. Child Life support can help siblings feel seen and supported, too!

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09/28/2026

DIAGNOSIS DECODED: SICKLE CELL DISEASE

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders that affects hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. The red blood cells can become rigid and sickle-shaped, which can block blood flow and lead to severe pain, anemia, and other complications.

How can Child Life help?
Children and teens with SCD may experience frequent hospital visits, admissions, procedures, and episodes of intense, unpredictable pain. Child Life Specialists can help make these difficult experiences feel more manageable by supporting pain coping, preparing children for procedures, introducing developmentally appropriate coping tools, and helping normalize the hospital environment.

We are honored to partner with Red Stick Sickle Cell Group to raise awareness about sickle cell disease!

09/25/2026

Say hello to our new series!👋

Each month we’ll explore what the diagnosis is, how it may impact everyday life, and how Child Life Specialists can support children and teens navigating these acute and chronic illnesses.

Join us next week for our first “Diagnosis Decoded” as we bring awareness to sickle cell disease.

09/22/2026

Happy first day of fall!

The change in seasons may come with big feelings. The official end of summer, back to school, sports, new routines, weather changes and more!

Our fall bucket list is filled with ways kids can cope with these big changes-
🍂Take a mindful walk: crisp, fall air can help us clear our minds and helping us get through tough, overwhelming feelings
🍂Do a fall craft: welcome in fall with a fun fall theme craft, like pumpkin decorating, a leaf craft and more!
🍂Make a fall sensory bin: create a fun sensory bin to keep kids busy inside or outside the house. It can be filled with leaves, acorns, and other fall items!
🍂Read a feelings book: reading feelings books can help us work on identifying our emotions this fall and communicating how we feel!
🍂Practice coping skills: practice the coping skills that already work for us! Take on fall prepared to take on big changes and emotions!

Comment below how you are welcoming the fall season!