HeyJaredWonders & Worries: WonderCast
Professional support for children through a parent's illness
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Season 9, Episode #76 (Revisited) – A Symphony of Care (opens the original)
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Insights from a Child Life Specialist Supporting Families and Healthcare Teams: In this episode, Becca Schuetz shares her journey as a Child Life Specialist, discussing her diverse roles in hospitals, private practice, and community support through Wonders and Worries. We explore the unique challenges faced by professionals in this field, the importance of mentorship, and strategies for avoiding burnout, all while highlighting the critical value of interdisciplinary collaboration.
Season 10, Episode #83 – Hello, Charlotte! (opens the original)
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In this episode, Grace and Trent share their journey through cancer diagnosis and treatment, and how Wonders and Worries provided vital support for their family. They discuss the importance of family-centered care, communication, and advocacy in navigating serious illness.
Season 10, Episode #82 – Spit It Out (opens the original)
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In this episode, we talk about why honesty and age-appropriate communication matter when a parent is facing a serious illness or injury. Child life specialist, Kacie Stehling, shares how families can have brave, ongoing conversations with kids in ways that build trust, reduce anxiety, and help children feel included in the plan.
Season 2, Episode #6 (Revisited) – Support in Schools (opens the original)
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Guest host: Jan McCall Today we revisit a beloved episode we recorded previously as a tool for all our parents sending their kids back to school soon. Join us as we visit with a brilliant and experienced counselor, Jan McCall, as she shares insight into supporting children in school and the vital role that school counselors can play […]
Season 7, Episode #60 (Revisited) – Our Beginning (opens the original)
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In this episode we are joined by Meredith Cooper and Missi Hicks, cofounders of Wonders & Worries. Listen as they discuss their experiences as Child Life Specialists and the founding of Wonders and Worries, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children whose parents are facing serious illnesses. They share their personal backgrounds, the challenges they faced in establishing the organization, and the growth and impact it has had over the years. In this conversation, Meredith Cooper a
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