EmpoweringKidz LLC

06/24/2025

Throwback to the EFRC conference that I had the pleasure of speaking at last month!

I always appreciate any opportunity to share more about the value of Child Life services. In this presentation, I spoke to how education, preparation, and emotional support can be positive game changers in helping children effectively cope with healthcare experiences. Parents gained practical tools to help their child feel informed and less anxious in both dental and medical environments.

06/02/2025

I had the pleasure of speaking at our annual ACLP (Association of Child Life Professionals) Conference last weekend! For those who are unfamiliar, this conference is the biggest of its kind in the Child life world as it brings together specialists and healthcare providers from all over the world. 🌎

In our presentation, my mentor Colleen Cherry and I shared our personal journeys leading up to starting our private practices, tips/tricks within entrepreneurship, and most importantly, what we’ve learned throughout the process. I greatly appreciated the positive response and feedback from those who attended!

We hope to offer another one soon as many specialists are seeking more education and support around this specific topic. If you’d like to learn more, please don’t hesitate to DM me!

Thank you to the for organizing a wonderful weekend that allowed me to reconnect with old colleagues and learn new skills that I can implement in my daily work. ❤️ 🇺🇸

02/14/2025

Children’s mental health is consistently at the forefront of my mind and today is no different!

Give extra hugs, cuddles, kisses, and validation. Send positive messages to those around you and encourage those awesome positive affirmations with your children.

Kids and teens struggle with so much just like us so these things do matter! You never know the impact you can make! 🙌🏼

❤️ Happy Love Day! ❤️

01/30/2025

Attention All Child Life Conference Attendees!

My mentor, Colleen Cherry and I would love to see you at our presentation on Saturday, May 24th. We’ll be discussing the logistics of starting a business, the many hats we wear as entrepreneurs, our unique specialties, and discussing important steps you as specialists should take before taking the big leap into private practice!

Anything specific you’re curious about? Drop your questions in the comments as we’d love to be able to answer them in May! ❤️

01/14/2025

https://mailchi.mp/empoweringkidz/your-january-25-ek-spotlight

We’ve entered a new year and hundreds of families are already experiencing hardship and change from the LA wildfires. It’s been amazing to see communities outside of the LA area-from New York to our community of San Diego-really SHOW UP-offering their homes, donating, and volunteering. In doing ...

11/28/2024

Expressing gratitude for health, family, friends and the beautiful community that I have met through EmpoweringKidz. Your support is invaluable and it’s such a joy and honor to work with children and families everyday. ☺️

11/20/2024

The November Newsletter is Out!
In recognition of National Grief Awareness Month, I'm discussing a few forms of loss that often are overlooked but are common in a child's life. Click the link below to access this 5 minute read.

https://mailchi.mp/empoweringkidz/your-november-ek-spotlight-pdsxskwwxm

09/19/2024

https://mailchi.mp/empoweringkidz/your-september-ek-spotlight The September Newsletter is Out!
We're discussing a very important topic-the prevalence of school violence and how teens today are feeling unsafe. Please DM me if you'd like a copy sent to your email!