Helpful Links and Resources

Helpful Links & Resources

COVID-19 Hospitalization Education

Why Can't I Visit? - Explaining why Erlanger has a new rule to limit the amount of people that can come into the hospital

Talking about COVID-19 - How to include children in difficult conversations to reduce stress and increase coping

Supporting Children - Ways to support children when a loved one is in the hospital

When Symptoms Worsen - Tips for communicating with children when a hospitalized loved one's symptoms do not improve

Saying Goodbye from Afar - How to say goodbye to a loved in the hospital when visitation is not an option

Palliative Care

What to Say & How to Say It - A grief and bereavement guide for parents

Qué decir & Cómo decirlo - Guía de Luto y Duelo para los Padres

Other Resources

Family Advisory Council at Erlanger (FACE)

Request a Group Visit to Children's Hospital - The hospital can be a scary place for children and providing activities and visitors makes the environment more child-friendly. Please read our Group Visit Guidelines and then submit an online request.

Preparing Your Child for a Procedure - Help your child prepare for tests and procedures commonly performed at Children's Hospital

Pill Swallowing - Tips from Children's Hospital at Erlanger Child Life (PDF)

Tools of the Trade - Learn about teaching tools we use to help your child cope with the hospital experience

Child Life Wish List - Help improve a child’s hospital stay by donating toys, games and more

Other Child Life Services - Learn about pet therapy, Cheer Cart, playrooms, bereavement support and family-centered care