Alliance For Kids®

A 501c3 NGO/Charity

A smiling ill child is one good reason for our programs. The best reason is because we help reduce their trauma.

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Trauma Reducing Programs

After 5 years of giving our programs to over 50,000 kids, we are happy to share we reduce the trauma for ill and hospitalized kids

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Happy Life™ Programs

Together or individually our programs make a big impact.

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Our Mission

The mission of Alliance for Kids, Inc. is to provide innovative programs and resources to enhance Child Life services for hospitalized pediatric patients and their families.

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On Aug 11, 2017

How can I help my teenager cope with hospitalization?

To help your teenager cope with hospitalization, try the following: respect and maintain privacy involve your teenager in self care allow peers to visit communicate honestly discuss pot...
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Alliance For Kids® has answered a question
On Aug 10, 2017

What are some developmental milestones for infants under 12 months old?

Some developmental milestones for infants under 12 months old include the following: learns through senses development of trust attachment to primary caregiver minimal language increase...
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Alliance For Kids® has answered a question
On Aug 10, 2017

What are common coping behaviors for infants under 12 months old?

Common coping behaviors for infants under 12 months old include crying, fussing and hand-mouth activity. This content originally appeared on the Alliance for Kids website.
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Alliance For Kids® has answered a question
On Aug 10, 2017

How can I explain to my child what happens during a CT scan?

To explain to your child what happens during a computerized tomography (CT) scan, you can tell him or her the following: You will go to the CT scan in a wheelchair or on a bed with wheels. Wh...
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Alliance For Kids® has answered a question
On Aug 10, 2017

What are common stressors that hospitalized children may experience?

Some common stressors that hospitalized children may experience include the following: loss of bodily control forced dependence loss of competence fear of bodily mutation or deformities ...
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Alliance For Kids® has answered a question
On Aug 10, 2017

What are some developmental milestones for children from 6 to 12 years old?

Some developmental milestones for children 6 to 12 years old include the following: heavily involved with peers develop concrete thinking active learners, can invent and design things inc...
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Alliance For Kids® has answered a question
On Aug 10, 2017

What are some developmental milestones for toddlers?

Developmental milestones for toddlers include the following: seeks independence develops language skills learns new skills like walking and toilet training uses mobility is a means to lea...
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Alliance For Kids® has answered a question
On Aug 10, 2017

What are some common coping behaviors for toddlers?

Some common coping behaviors for toddlers include the following: regression of recently learned developmental skills clinging behavior temper tantrums This content originally appeared on...
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Alliance For Kids® has answered a question
On Aug 10, 2017

What are common coping behaviors for newborns under 30 days old?

Following are common coping behaviors for newborns under 30 days old: crying sucking quiets to soft music, singing or touching soothes when swaddled in blanket or rocked This content o...
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Alliance For Kids® has answered a question
On Aug 10, 2017

What are common stressors that hospitalized newborns may experience?

Some common stressors that hospitalized newborns may experience include the following: loud noise and sudden movement bright light impairment of basic needs limited caregiver involvement ...
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Alliance For Kids® has answered a question
On Aug 10, 2017

What is a child life specialist?

Certified Child Life Specialists® help infants, children, youth and families cope with the stress and uncertainty of acute and chronic illness, injury, trauma, disability, loss and bereavement....
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Alliance For Kids® has answered a question
On Aug 10, 2017

What are common stressors that hospitalized infants may experience?

Some common stressors that hospitalized infants may experience include the following: separation from parent impaired basic needs stranger anxiety limited caregiver involvement This co...
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Alliance For Kids® has answered a question
On Aug 10, 2017

What are some pain management techniques for newborns under 30 days old?

For pain management in newborns under 30 days old, try the following pain management and distraction techniques: light up toys soft music comfort positioning sucrose on pacifier rocking...
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Alliance For Kids® has answered a question
On Aug 10, 2017

What are some pain management and distraction techniques for toddlers?

Some pain management and distraction techniques for toddlers include the following: light up toys music encouraging statements bubbles favorite toy singing watching videos iPad ...
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Alliance For Kids® has answered a question
On Aug 10, 2017

What are common stressors that hospitalized toddlers may experience?

Some common stressors that hospitalized toddlers may experience include the following: separation from parent and fear of abandonment stranger anxiety unfamiliar environment loss of auton...
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