FaceTime

Often, the most difficult aspect for children whom are sick in the hospital and their families is the change of not being with each other as much anymore. Feeling apart and lonely from your surroundings can be very traumatic for children, especially to add to their stress of the hospitalization and illness. Technology now allows us to feel connected to those we are away with through Apple’s FaceTime app. The app is an excellent form of technology that allows for two people to be connected through a video chat on an Apple device. You may see the other person and talk to them as well, giving the feeling of being with the person, more than just a basic phone call. The app is extremely easy to manipulate and provides excellent communication to eliminate feelings of loneliness or abandonment from being apart from the family. This is an extremely useful piece of technology as it is fully beneficial and is much easier to operate than a Skype video chat, but provides a better experience. Child Life Specialists can easily utilize this, as it only requires Wi-Fi and an apple device, which are easily accessible. This is an excellent tool that allows Specialists to help keep the child connected with the family while they are apart.