Code C.L.I.O. (Child Life Isn’t Optional)
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<p class="p1"><span style="font-family:helvetica;"><span class="s1">*Season ONE now streaming everywhere you listen to podcasts!</span></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="font-family:helvetica;">Welcome to Code C.L.I.O.! </span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="font-family:helvetica;">There is a <strong>crisis</strong> in pediatric developmental, psychological, and emotional safety. Certified Child Life Specialists (CCLS) want to care for you and your families. But, we can’t do that if we don’t get paid a living wage or if we’re constantly disregarded, disparaged, and disrespected by our colleagues.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="font-family:helvetica;">So, we're calling the code, initiating a rapid response, and making sure the public knows we are here and our field matters before it's too late.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="font-family:helvetica;">Join us for our inaugural season as we seek to ask, and answer, what is a Certified Child Life Specialist, does it matter that the field could disappear altogether, and is there anything we can do about it?</span></p>
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3/5/2026
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Recent Episodes
July 16, 2026
The Pediatric Pain Point AKA “Kids Hurt More Than They Have to and That Is Dumb” (w/Dr. Jody Thomas, PhD - Meg Foundation)
When Dr. Jody Thomas, PhD released her foundation's first blog post, she knew she had to make one thing clear, "Kids Hurt More Than They Have to and That Is Dumb.” Here at CODE C.L.I.O. we tend to agree. Pediatric pain management is not a luxury, it's not a "nice to have," and it’s certainly not thinking your CCLS is simply the equivalent of an iPad stand. Join us for Episode 6 as CEO of the Meg Foundation for Pain, Dr. Jody Thomas, discuses pediatric pain management support, its crucial intersection with the role of a Certified Child Life Specialist, and how having a good friend lovingly challenge you to make your dreams a reality can be a powerful recipe for making the world a lot less painful. Host: Annie J, MS, CCLS, CAHP Guest: Dr. Jody Thomas, PhD Follow Meg Foundation: @megfoundationforpain Meg Foundation Website/Resources: https://www.megfoundationforpain.org/ CODE C.L.I.O. Information: Editing: SH Creative Follow the Pod: @code_clio
May 7, 2026
Words Matter (w/Laura Camerona, CCLS and Jessica Correnti, MS, CCLS)
While play may be a child's favorite language, words still matter during the hard moments. Books can be an essential tool in helping with everything from learning how to name + handle different emotions to providing a template for difficult conversations, diagnosis education, and trauma informed care on topics like death, dying, and grief. Join Episode 5 guests, Laura Camerona, CCLS and Jessica Correnti, MS, CCLS, Certified Child Life Specialists and Authors, as we dive into the importance of bibliotherapy and looking for the CCLS credential after an author’s name as well. Host: Annie J, MS, CCLS, CAHP Guests: Laura Camerona, CCLS + Jessica Correnti, MS, CCLS Follow Laura: @words.worth.repeating Follow Jessica: @kidsgriefsupport Editing: SH Creative Follow the Pod: @code_clio
April 24, 2026
The Not So Hidden Epidemic: Community Based Child Life (w/Katie Taylor, CCLS and Shani Thornton, MS, CCLS)
Child development + stress/trauma/harm to that development doesn’t just exist during a hospital admission or a clinic visit. The good news? The solution to supporting children and families outside the four walls of a hospital is already here. The real question is are we ready to listen and uplift the Certified Child Life Specialists doing it?! Join guests Katie Taylor, CCLS and Shani Thornton, MS, CCLS as we discuss the not so hidden epidemic of preventing stress/trauma/harm to development out in the community setting, and why having access to a Certified Child Life Specialist matters even more when it's in your own home. Host: Annie J, MS, CCLS, CAHP Guests: Katie Taylor, CCLS + Shani Thornton, MS, CCLS Follow Katie: @childlifeoncall Follow Shani: @ChildLifeMommy Join Child Life Circle: https://childlifeoncall.com/child-life-circle-community/ Editing: SH Creative Follow the Pod: @code_clio
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- What is Code C.L.I.O. (Child Life Isn’t Optional)?
<p class="p1"><span style="font-family:helvetica;"><span class="s1">*Season ONE now streaming everywhere you listen to podcasts!</span></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="font-family:helvetica;">Welcome to Code C.L.I.O.! </span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="font-family:helvetica;">There is a <strong>crisis</strong> in pediatric developmental, psychological, and emotional safety. Certified Child Life Specialists (CCLS) want to care for you and your families. But, we can’t do that if we don’t get paid a living wage or if we’re constantly disregarded, disparaged, and disrespected by our colleagues.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="font-family:helvetica;">So, we're calling the code, initiating a rapid response, and making sure the public knows we are here and our field matters before it's too late.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="font-family:helvetica;">Join us for our inaugural season as we seek to ask, and answer, what is a Certified Child Life Specialist, does it matter that the field could disappear altogether, and is there anything we can do about it?</span></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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