Katie Taylor, Certified Child Life Specialist

Hi, I’m Katie! A Certified Child Life Specialist, founder & CEO of Child Life On Call

I help parents and healthcare organizations better support children through medical experiences—whether that’s a routine doctor visit, a hospitalization, or navigating a complex diagnosis. My work focuses on empowering parents, improving health literacy, and making sure children’s emotional and psychosocial needs are not overlooked.

Through this channel, you’ll find:

Episodes of the Inside The Children's Hospital Podcast - I'm the host!

Practical tools to help parents prepare their child for medical procedures

Insights from a Certified Child Life Specialist on coping, advocacy, and communication

Conversations about improving family-centered and trauma-informed care

I’m passionate about closing the gap between what families need and what healthcare systems are able to deliver—and about expanding access to child life expertise beyond hospital walls.