{"podcast":{"title":"Inside the Children's Hospital","slug":"inside-the-children-s-hospital-800792","podcast_index_feed_id":800792,"rss_url":"https://childlifeoncall.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://insidethechildrenshospital.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/a/a/1/7aa12eb5ba653cae16c3140a3186d450/2026_Podcast_Art-20251231-renr705bsi.png","author":"Child Life On Call®","episode_count":314,"summary":"Inside the Children's Hospital shares real stories from parents, caregivers, and pediatric healthcare professionals navigating the emotional realities of caring for a hospitalized child with honesty, compassion, and hope.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-the-children-s-hospital-800792"},"episode":{"title":"Helping Kids Navigate Physical Differences: Child Life Strategies for Confidence, Curiosity & Resilience","slug":"helping-kids-navigate-physical-differences-child-life-strategies-for-confidence-curiosity-resilience","published_at":"2026-02-25T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-the-children-s-hospital-800792/helping-kids-navigate-physical-differences-child-life-strategies-for-confidence-curiosity-resilience","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-the-children-s-hospital-800792","url":"https://childlifeoncall.libsyn.com/helping-kids-navigate-physical-differences-child-life-strategies-for-confidence-curiosity-resilience","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/childlifeoncall/riverside_abbys_story___feb_09_2026_002_child_life_on_call_.mp3?dest-id=517029","summary":"How do you help a child respond when someone asks about a scar, burn, or limb difference? This week's guest, Abby Horton, opens up about her journey as a Child Life Specialist working across ICU, burn, surgical, rehab, and inpatient settings—and how those experiences shaped the way she supports families navigating physical differences. From sudden trauma and accidents to limb differences, burn injuries, surgical scars, and hair loss from chemotherapy, Abby shares how parents can gently empower their children to own their story with confidence. She and Katie discuss simple, age-appropriate scripts that help children respond to questions about their bodies. Abby explains why modeling these conversations early matters, how to give kids space to answer for themselves, and why curiosity from peers is often just that—curiosity, not cruelty. If you've ever wondered how to help your child respond to stares, questions, or comments about a physical difference, this conversation offers practical tools and deep reassurance. Abby's biggest message? You're probably doing better than you think—and it's not about having perfect words, but about helping your child feel loved and supported. Today's Episode is sponsored by Moog Medical. Moog Medical is a trusted leader in infusion and enteral feeding technology, designing reliable, easy-to-use pumps that support safe, precise care for patients with complex medical needs—at home and in healthcare settings. Resources & Ways to Connect: Website: Little Lighthouses Child Life Services Instagram: @littlelighthouseschildlife Abby offers virtual support for families navigating physical differences, medical transitions, and post-hospital adjustment. Connect & Support from Child Life On Call: Subscribe: Never miss an episode on Apple Podcasts or…","meta_description":"How do you help a child respond when someone asks about a scar, burn, or limb difference? This week's guest, Abby Horton, opens up about her journey as a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1918,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/inside-the-children-s-hospital-800792/episodes/helping-kids-navigate-physical-differences-child-life-strategies-for-confidence-curiosity-resilience/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-the-children-s-hospital-800792/helping-kids-navigate-physical-differences-child-life-strategies-for-confidence-curiosity-resilience.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}