Child Life Specialists strive to offer a variety of developmentally appropriate choices for their patients in the hospital. This includes tweens!

In this video, our friends at Child Life On Call show off some of their current favorite coping tools for tween patients. Here’s what they have to say about these trendy picks:

1. French Fry Squeeze Toys: “They’re adorable & relatable! One patient calls it their ‘stress fry’.” 
2. Fidget Popper & Suction Cup Critters: “These are so cute & come in a variety of colors & creatures! We love that it pops & has a suction.”
3. Astronaut Fidget Spinners: “These are our newest favorite! They pop, click, & spin. What more could you want?”

Find these and much more at www.SmileMakers.com. What is your favorite tween coping tool?