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2026
March
06,
2026
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18:13 PM
America/Chicago
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is bringing a touch of Cook Children’s imagination and magic to the newly renovated TCU Children’s Gallery, set to reopen on March 7.Since 2009, the Children’s Gallery has been a favorite stop for …
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2025
December
21,
2025
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14:33 PM
America/Chicago
By Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, CCLS, Child Life Specialist at Cook Children'sWhew! We have almost made it through another holiday season. School has wrapped up and now it’s time for the mad dash to finish all the gifts and stocking …
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November
25,
2025
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09:28 AM
America/Chicago
The Child Life Department held a Thanksgiving Parade at the Cook Children's Medical Center- Fort Worth for patients and families. View our photos and video from the event below.
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November
24,
2025
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12:19 PM
America/Chicago
By Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, CCLS, Child Life Specialist at Cook Children'sAs we approach the season of gratitude followed immediately by the season of gift-giving and receiving, it’s easy to feel the whiplash of these two periods. These …
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June
19,
2025
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16:01 PM
America/Chicago
In celebration of Juneteenth, Cook Children’s patient families and employees were invited to a “Walk and Block Party" in the Fort Worth medical center. Everyone participated in a Freedom Walk, or 2.5 laps around the Atrium, and enjoyed music, arts …
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June
17,
2025
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15:38 PM
America/Chicago
Footwear Benefiting Cook Children's Creative Arts Program Now Available in Adult Sizing
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March
19,
2025
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14:24 PM
America/Chicago
By Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, CCLS, Child Life Specialist at Cook Children'sWhat exactly is Child Life? Child life specialists are asked this question daily. Despite its decades-old presence, child life specialists regularly explain the basics …
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January
29,
2025
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16:18 PM
America/Chicago
It’s rodeo season here in Fort Worth! Representatives from Justin Boots, participants from the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR), the Moos Brothers and volunteers stopped by yesterday to bring some rodeo fun to our patients and families. A …
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January
16,
2025
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14:50 PM
America/Chicago
By Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, CCLS, Child Life Specialist at Cook Children'sThe start of a new year provides a great opportunity for self-reflection and New Year’s resolutions. While adults all over the world are reflecting and hoping to …
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2024
May
23,
2024
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10:55 AM
America/Chicago
Camp is a cherished tradition for many kids, and Camps for Kids at Cook Children's makes sure no illness holds our patients back. We’re looking for more camp counselors to join the experience. Camps for Kids are specialized camps that offer …
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March
20,
2024
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10:40 AM
America/Chicago
By Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, CCLS, Child Life Specialist at Cook Children'sMarch is Child Life Month! This year, we are celebrating 45 years of Cook Children’s Child Life Department. I can’t imagine Cook Children’s or any pediatric facility …
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February
21,
2024
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11:05 AM
America/Chicago
By Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, CCLS, Child Life Specialist at Cook Children'sHow many times has your child told you that they brushed their teeth only to find a dry toothbrush when you inevitably go check? How many times did you tell your own …
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February
08,
2024
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16:20 PM
America/Chicago
By Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, CCLS, Child Life Specialist at Cook Children'sGoing to the dentist and taking your kids to the dentist may bring up a lot of emotions and most likely some anxiety for many of us. One of my own traumatic memories as …
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2023
August
24,
2023
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10:13 AM
America/Chicago
By Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, CCLS, Child Life Specialist at Cook Children'sI do not have adequate words for the pure joy and humility I felt this past week. Our family was chosen to attend the Kidd’s Kids 2023 trip to Disney World and was …
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August
17,
2023
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15:26 PM
America/Chicago
Story by Sydney HanesCook Children’s employees Ashley Pagenkopf and Danny Peltier were in for a big surprise Tuesday when Kidd’s Kids announced their families are going on an all-expenses-paid trip to Walt Disney World!Every year, Kidd’s …
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July
25,
2023
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13:14 PM
America/Chicago
By Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, CCLS, Child Life Specialist at Cook Children'sOur Child Life teams utilize in-kind donations every day, all day. From stocking playrooms, celebrating birthdays, offering comfort, providing distraction, and meeting …
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July
11,
2023
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16:00 PM
America/Chicago
Community activist Opal Lee and author Megan Jackson visited with patients Tuesday at Cook Children's Medical Center. They read Jackson's children's book “Words are Magic" live on our Child Life Zone TV and joined patients in activities in the Child …
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June
21,
2023
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15:22 PM
America/Chicago
By Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, CCLS, Child Life Specialist at Cook Children'sMy girls are just beginning to experience the downtime of summer. My early-risers are finally trying to sleep in longer. They are no longer allowed to start their days …
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May
23,
2023
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16:10 PM
America/Chicago
On Tuesday, patients and families were invited to come to the Atrium at Cook Children’s Medical Center to participate in a miniature golf tournament alongside two golfers from the Charles Schwab Challenge, which is set to begin this week …
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May
11,
2023
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10:09 AM
America/Chicago
Child Life Series: This series will discuss the pillars of Child Life – emotional safety, family-centered care, and play - within the hospital environment and how Child Life specialists at Cook Children's serve patients and families.By …
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March
24,
2023
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12:50 PM
America/Chicago
Child Life Week: This week, we’re celebrating our Child Life Specialists at Cook Children’s who make an impact on the emotional safety of children and families in health care.By Lauren Bridge, MS, CCLS, AYA Child Life Specialist at Cook …
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March
22,
2023
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16:42 PM
America/Chicago
Child Life Week: This week, we’re celebrating our Child Life Specialists at Cook Children’s who make an impact on the emotional safety of children and families in health care.By Baylee Simmons, CCLS, Child Life Specialist at Cook Children’s Neonatal …
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February
08,
2023
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14:44 PM
America/Chicago
Child Life Series: In the last series, we discussed emotional safety within the context of our homes and the ways that we could support the expression of our children’s emotions, validate our children and advocate for them in all settings. This …
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January
26,
2023
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15:57 PM
America/Chicago
Cook Children’s and Twisted X®, a Twisted X Global Brands company, have joined together to create the Cook Children’s by Twisted X Collection. Twisted X will donate 100 percent of wholesale proceeds from every pair of shoes sold from this collection …
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January
06,
2023
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16:14 PM
America/Chicago
Texas Country artist Josh Abbott visited patients and staff members at Cook Children’s Medical Center on Jan. 6 to share his music and to bring some smiles. While at the children’s hospital, Abbott talked about his partnership with the Texas Dairy …
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2022
December
28,
2022
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09:29 AM
America/Chicago
Child Life Specialist Series: We're diving deeper into children’s expression of emotions, the validation of children’s emotions and experiences (including tears), and what it looks like to advocate for our children in all settings.By Ashley …
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November
02,
2022
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10:17 AM
America/Chicago
Child Life Specialist Series: In the coming months, we will dive deeper into children’s expression of emotions, the validation of children’s emotions and experiences (including tears), and what it looks like to advocate for our children in all …
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September
30,
2022
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12:07 PM
America/Chicago
Child Life Specialist Series: In the coming months, we will dive deeper into children’s expression of emotions, the validation of children’s emotions and experiences (including tears), and what it looks like to advocate for our children in all …
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August
16,
2022
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10:19 AM
America/Chicago
Child Life Specialist Series: In the coming months, we will dive deeper into children’s expression of emotions, the validation of children’s emotions and experiences (including tears), and what it looks like to advocate for our children in all …
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April
07,
2022
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11:21 AM
America/Chicago
Editor's note: It's National Library Week, a time to celebrate libraries, library workers and to promote library use and support.Six years ago, Ashley Brock, MLS, AHIP, Family Library/Literacy Program manager, visited a family member after their …
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