Personalized social stories created by child development experts

Going through a new medical experience can be challenging for everyone. Child Life Specialists are specifically trained to help provide accurate and developmentally appropriate language related to medical events. These stories are crafted to help elevate the pressure over saying the right or wrong thing and a way to easily prepare your child.

Why social stories?

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Why social stories? *

Social stories are evidence-based tools designed to enhance communication and effectively address challenging topics in a child’s life. They serve to improve the child's understanding of the situations they are experiencing, while also providing clear expectations, helpful coping skills, and fostering confidence. This is all delivered in a clear, simple, and engaging format that makes learning enjoyable and relatable for children.
They provide valuable and easy support for caregivers, effectively taking away the uncertainty and guessing associated with saying the right or wrong thing in sensitive situations. They offer a simple yet effective tool to help parents prepare their child for specific topics, significant changes, or various challenges.
Each story is carefully crafted to meet the child at their unique developmental level, engaging them through relatable language and themes.
Providing age-appropriate preparation for children during times of change and new experiences is essential for their emotional well-being. When children are adequately informed and prepared, it fosters a sense of predictability in their environment. This predictability can significantly reduce anxiety levels, as children feel more in control and less uncertain about what to expect.
When children have a clear understanding of what is to come, it can enhance their confidence. They are more likely to embrace new situations with resilency and knowing that they can do hard things.
When children are aware that their caregivers are honest, even when faced with tough or intimidating topics, it creates a solid foundation of trust. This honesty fosters open communication, allowing children to feel safe in bringing up challenging questions. They know that their parent will respond with transparency, providing support and guidance during difficult moments.
This bond of trust encourages children to seek answers and support from their caregivers instead of feeling isolated or misunderstood.

Check out our work!

Piper goes to the doctor

This book was created for a typically developing 7 year old girl with anxiety surrounding doctors visits and vaccines.

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Max's Dad is Having Surgery

Created to help prepare a typically developing 4 year old for his dad’s brain surgery. See if you can find his favorite character Mickey Mouse hiding in the pages!

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Max's Surgery Story

Created to prepare a typically developing 4 year old for having ear tube surgery. Specific interest with his love of superheros!

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Grady's Morning Routine

Designed for a 3 year old having difficulty with transitions. This story provides clear expectations for the morning and offers realistic choices to support his growing independence and skill sets.

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