{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Helping Kids Navigate Physical Differences: Child Life Strategies for Confidence, Curiosity &amp; Resilience","description":"How do you help a child respond when someone asks about a scar, burn, or limb difference? This week\u2019s guest, Abby Horton, opens up about her journey as a Child Life Specialist working across ICU, burn, surgical, rehab, and inpatient settings\u2014and 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\u2014curiosity, not cruelty. If you\u2019ve 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\u2019s biggest message? You\u2019re probably doing better than you think\u2014and it\u2019s not about having perfect words, but about helping your child feel loved and supported. Today\u2019s Episode is sponsored by Moog Medical.&amp;nbsp;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\u2014at home and in healthcare settings. Resources &amp;amp; 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 &amp;amp; Support from Child Life On Call:   Subscribe: Never miss an episode on&amp;nbsp;Apple Podcasts&amp;nbsp;or&amp;nbsp;Spotify.     Visit&amp;nbsp;insidethechildrenshospital.com&amp;nbsp;to search stories and episodes easily    Follow us&amp;nbsp;on Instagram&amp;nbsp;for updates and opportunities to connect with other parents    Download SupportSpot: receive Child Life tools at your fingertips.    Leave a Review: It helps other families find us and access our resources!   Medical information provided is not a substitute for professional advice\u2014please consult your care team. &amp;nbsp; Keywords: physical differences in children, limb difference support, burn survivor child, surgical scars in kids, hair loss from chemotherapy, child life specialist, five cent story, five dollar story, resilience in children, bullying vs curiosity, parenting medically complex child, body confidence in kids, hospital to home transition, psychosocial support for families, sibling advocacy, Little Lighthouses Child Life ","author_name":"Inside the Children's Hospital","author_url":"http:\/\/insidethechildrenshospital.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40204875\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40204875"}