3 Ways to Build Rapport in the Hospital Child Life Specialist Katie Taylor knows that when a connection happens between a child and their care team, it transforms them from strangers to partners. Here are a few key ways that health heroes can establish connections with kiddos: - Spend the first 60 seconds playing--whether it's iSpy, bubbles, talking sports...discuss something non-threatening to build that relationship. - Give them something fun to play with or to use to distract themselves. Some of us like to tune out when we're stressed, and having something fun to fidget with can be a big help when kids are anxious. - Get down so that you are at or below the child's eye level. This non-verbal communication signals that you are not a threat--you're a partner! This video includes a few popular products that can help break the ice and establish those important connections--find even more on our website at https://www.smilemakers.com/childlifeprof