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Helping Siblings Through the NICU: Child Life Key Takeaways

Helping Siblings Through the NICU: Child Life Key Takeaways

September 30th, 2026  | Advocacy  | Child Life Resources  | News  | Resources  | Sibling Support

In honor of NICU Awareness Month, Hope for HIE’s Certified Child Life Specialist, Annie Gunning, shares a favorite book and simple, meaningful ways to help big brothers and sisters feel connected to a baby in the NICU. What is a Child Life Specialist? Child life specialists are experts in child development and family dynamics, helping them navigate the emotional and […]

Books For Grieving Children

Books For Grieving Children

November 18th, 2025  | Child Life Resources  | HIE Loss  | News  | Resources  | Sibling Support

Families facing hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy often turn to internet research for information about the condition and possible treatments. This tool will help families critically analyze what they are reading and if it is applicable to their child, and worth elevating to their medical team.

Let’s Talk About HIE: Tools to Support Understanding at Every Age

Let’s Talk About HIE: Tools to Support Understanding at Every Age

August 5th, 2025  | Advocacy  | Child Life Resources  | News  | Resources  | Sibling Support

Families facing hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy often turn to internet research for information about the condition and possible treatments. This tool will help families critically analyze what they are reading and if it is applicable to their child, and worth elevating to their medical team.

SuperSibs Program Expands to Virtual Immersive Experiences

SuperSibs Program Expands to Virtual Immersive Experiences

March 7th, 2025  | News  | Resources  | Sibling Support

Hope for HIE’s SuperSibs program has expanded! In its inaugural year in 2024, enrolled siblings received different drops in the mail with developmentally-appropriate cohorted support packages. These contained thoughtful and curated activities, fun and unique SuperSibs swag, as well as connection to SuperSibs Support Circles hosted by Annie Gunning, CCLS, Hope for HIE’s Child Life Specialist. For 2025, Annie Gunning […]

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