<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Parenting Hospitalized Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guiding Parents Through Tiny Triumphs]]></description><link>https://swhreusch.wixsite.com/hospitalizedchildren/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:51:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://swhreusch.wixsite.com/hospitalizedchildren/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Activity Ideas for Toddlers Undergoing Procedures in Hospitals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Often times, getting a procedure or treatment done can be a boring, scary, long, or confusing experience for toddlers. While some procedures like IV placements can be fairly quick, many, like bandage changes, port cleanings, respiratory treatments, and others, can be boring at best and painful at worst. Distractions can be a helpful way to pass the time and keep the child calm and still during uncomfortable moments. They can also help children feel more in control of something in their life,...]]></description><link>https://swhreusch.wixsite.com/hospitalizedchildren/post/activity-ideas-for-children-undergoing-procedures-in-hospitals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0e77e68f-5858-4f0b-9fca-3312f0c1a9d3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:29:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_286ae7531a8b459a99c5d08e44480b6c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>swhreusch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Healthcare Providers and Their Roles: For Parents of Hospitalized Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthcare Providers You and/or Your Hospitalized Children May Interact With]]></description><link>https://swhreusch.wixsite.com/hospitalizedchildren/post/understanding-healthcare-providers-and-their-roles-for-parents-of-hospitalized-children</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9f2e18e3-e610-4bd2-855b-52bca7d1a73e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:24:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_7898ab21fa2f4be3a52fe1d86c7a9831~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>swhreusch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supporting Toddlers During an IV placement: A Parent's Guide]]></title><link>https://swhreusch.wixsite.com/hospitalizedchildren/post/supporting-toddlers-during-hospital-visits-a-parents-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">a5d0340e-4da7-405a-bda0-5ccd1043b2ce</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:10:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10735d_9c61085dbd284478a9ecb54d5adee7b6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>swhreusch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips for Easing Hospital Anxiety in Toddlers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visiting a hospital can be a daunting experience for young children. The unfamiliar environment, strange sounds, and medical procedures can trigger anxiety and fear. As a parent or caregiver, it’s essential to help children navigate these feelings and make their hospital visits as comfortable as possible. This blog post will provide practical tips and strategies to ease hospital anxiety in toddlers, ensuring they feel safe and supported during their time in a medical setting.]]></description><link>https://swhreusch.wixsite.com/hospitalizedchildren/post/tips-for-easing-hospital-anxiety-in-young-children</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f4f20bb6-3cf5-4569-911d-33fe19fd494b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:10:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/10735d_cb9437d3e2a14086a3d8f0d131bbad1d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>swhreusch</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>