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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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September
08,
2025
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12:55 PM
America/Chicago
By Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, CCLS, Child Life Specialist at Cook Children'sMy 14-year-old daughter got her first cell phone back in the spring. It’s pretty locked down. She is able to call and text and has a few apps that are necessary for …
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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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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
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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2023
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
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
29,
2023
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11:05 AM
America/Chicago
Thursday, March 30 marked National Doctors' Day. We thank all doctors around the world and the incredible physicians at Cook Children's Health Care System for their dedication and contributions.We celebrated all of our world-class doctors. From …
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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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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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2022
December
01,
2022
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14:40 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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2015
March
30,
2015
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14:31 PM
America/Chicago
When I first moved to Fort Worth from Chicago, it felt like I was asked at least once a day, “What brought you here?” My quick response that I moved to work at Cook Children’s surprised many, perhaps because it seems that if you …
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2014
October
31,
2014
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09:59 AM
America/Chicago
These days Avery’s schedule is pretty busy. We often joke that she needs a personal assistant to manage all of her activities. Being a typical girl with the incredible ability to multi-task at a young age, Avery is working on a multitude of …
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