Guys I am stressed. Do hospitals typically begin calling right at 1pm est? Is it silly to be waiting at my desk on my phone right at 1? I am so nervous about this whole process ughhh
I just wanted to come on here and see if anyone else is feeling the same way I am right now.
This waiting period has honestly been so anxiety-inducing. I’ve heard back from a couple of programs already, and now I’m waiting on the rest, and it’s been really hard not to overthink everything.
The hardest part for me is that I actually felt really confident leaving my interviews this time around. I’ve grown so much over the past year, gained more experience, and even received more interviews than I ever have before. So I know I’ve made progress, but it’s still scary knowing that outcomes don’t always match how you feel walking out of an interview.
I’m trying my best to stay grounded and remind myself that making it this far already means something, but I won’t lie to you it’s hard not to think about it constantly.
If anyone has any advice on how they’re getting through this week, or just wants to share how they’re feeling, I’d really appreciate it. It definitely helps knowing we’re not alone in this.
And for everyone hearing back today or this week just wishing you all the best of luck 🧸🏥🩺❤️
Hey everyone~ I’m a tired and slowly burning out toddler teacher. I like having a class but at the how management is and how early childcare education is as a whole, I’ve been thinking about other careers to explore in.
I came across child life through a search and was interested in it but wanted to ask those who work in it how it’s like for you.
For background about me I do have a BA in psychology and four years of early childcare, and I’m currently the lead teacher. I’m most likely going to need more education for this but I was thinking of also emailing a hospital nearby to shadow for a bit to see how it is.
Thanks in advance 🤍
I've struck out for two years trying to find a CCLS job. I have a masters in Child Life and an undergraduate degree in Public Policy.
I've applied to all the children's hospitals in my city, and been rejected from all of them for "lack of experience."
I'm quitting the field.
Would love to know if any of y'all have pivoted into new careers. I have no idea what I want to do anymore; this was my dream. I NEED work and I can't take the rejection anymore.
Job pivot suggestions welcome; I don't want to get another degree that'll put me further in debt and I don't want to teach. I really value 1:1 educating and advocating.
Thanks, y'all. Wish I could say it's been fun.
Hey guys! I would really appreciate it if you guys did my questionnaire for my Society And Culture research project! This is for my HSC and contributes 40% to my final atar. The questionnaire is based on traditional parenting vs gentle parenting within the Lebanese-Australian community. It would be preferrable for people to be lebanese-Australian but if you are not that is completely okay, you can still do it based on your nationality! Thank you!
If you are female please fill out: https://forms.gle/1xtbaRxuzm9insKq9
If you are male please fill out: https://forms.gle/tikafRSzi6m5E9XKA
Note: The first half of the questionnaire is about YOUR upbringing, then towards the end it's for poeple who are already parents with young teenagers as kids. Thank you.
hello everyone I have a question regarding this process to obtain an internship I applied for the fall 2026 for context I have around 220 volunteer hours under child life, a 120 child life practicum, as well as 60-100 hours at a nursery, school, etc. Point is I listed around 5 experiences however I only a chance to apply to two hospitals due to location however I didn’t hear back from one hospital and the other I did get questions to answer which I thought was a step in the positive direction however they said I wasn’t chosen to move into the interview grounds which bummed me out because I don’t know what else I should do to obtain an internship. I’ve worked hard for this and I don’t know what else to do to my application. I will graduate this month with my bachelors in child development and family studies and will start my masters in child development in the fall and will hopefully finish within a year since it’s online but I need advice thank you
Hi everyone,
I have an in-person interview in about two weeks for a Child Life Assistant position, and I’m honestly really nervous. I’ve been watching for openings for this role on and off for about 4 years, so this opportunity means a lot to me since openings are hard to come by.
My background is in education (4/5yr olds) I’m hoping to do this role part-time on weekends and summers because I’ve always been interested in child life and supporting kids in medical settings.
If anyone has advice on:
I would really appreciate it. I want to prepare as much as possible. Thank you so much!
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