Child Life On Call: Parents Of Children With An Illness Or Medical Condition Share Their Stories With A Child Life Specialist

In this moving and hope-filled episode, mother-daughter duo Quinn Wyatt and Kirby Larson share the deeply personal story behind their middle grade novel, Gut Reaction. Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease as a teen after years of being dismissed, Quinn opens up about her experience living with a misunderstood chronic illness. Kirby, an acclaimed author, reveals what it took to revisit this painful chapter of their lives and co-write a book that helps kids feel seen. Together, they explore diagnosis delays, self-advocacy, parenting through illness, and how their storytelling became a form of healing and community connection. Resources Mentioned: Gut Reaction by Quinn Wyatt and Kirby Larson  Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation – https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/ Learn more: https://gutreactionbook.com For Parents & Caregivers: Bring Child Life Home With You The SupportSpot app puts expert child life tools, coping strategies, and emotional support right in the palm of your hand—anytime you need it.