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Child Life Month is here!

Each March, child life professionals celebrate and reflect on the impact they make on children and families. From hospital to schools to a private practice, anywhere you find a certified child life specialist you will encounter compassion, generosity, and a tenacious dedication to the emotional and psychosocial well-being of all children and their families.

This month, join our celebrations by sharing your joy, story, experience, and gratitude.

Celebrate with Us

Child Life Month is an opportunity to shine a light on the powerful impact of child life specialists. Not to mention, it's a time to celebrate! Use these assets to celebrate your staff, your colleagues, or yourself.

Child Life Month 2026 social media images
"What is Child Life?" poster
Cupcake toppers (print on 2" round stickers and stick on toothpick)
Printable appreciation cards
Virtual meeting background
Brain Break worksheet

Share Your Celebrations

We want to see your Child Life Month celebrations!

Whether you’re planning something this year or have photos and stories from past Child Life Month celebrations, we invite you to share them with ACLP.

Submissions may be featured across ACLP social channels and in a special Child Life Month roundup in an upcoming issue of the ACLP Bulletin. Photos, short descriptions, team celebrations, creative ideas—everything is welcome.

Email Bulletin Managing Editor Alexa Schlosser at aschlosser@childlife.org with your photos and stories!