Michelle Noble

Hello Welcome to B r a v e K i d s & Co. A Child Life Specialist Private Practice Hello Back to School! I'm not sure where the summer went but we are back to school! Whether you or someone in your family has a diagnosis, you are looking for resources for a friend or you're looking for the right words to talk to your child about something difficult. Please click below to set up a time for a free consultation to see if I can be of any support. Two things to note: I am absolutely able to...

Introduction You have gotten the news that someone in your family has cancer. If you are a parent or caregiver your immediate thoughts is "how am I going to tell the kids?" Throughout this blog we will provide practical language to explain cancer to young children and school aged children. Adults and parents/caregivers often want is to protect children from pain and hurt, but what research shows is that children cope better with developmentally appropriate information. Explaining Cancer in...

Children face many challenges as they grow, especially when dealing with a diagnosis of themselves, a parent, sibling or family member. These experiences can affect their emotional well-being and development. Child Life Specialists play a vital role in helping children and their families navigate these difficult times, promoting resilience, providing education and teaching coping skills and expression. This blog explores why having a Child Life Specialist on your team matters and how we can...