NICU Heroes Podcast
NICU Heroes Podcast
Hand to Hold
S6 E43: Big Siblings, Little Warriors: Navigating NICU Emotion Together ft. Dr. Siggie Cohen
1 hour 6 minutes Posted Jul 21, 2025 at 6:00 am.
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Guest: Dr. Siggie Cohen

Child Development Specialist

CEU objectives for this episode:

  • Explain the difference between showing your NICU families empathy vs. pity

  • Name three normal and age-appropriate child reactions to trauma, like a NICU stay

  • List two things a NICU professional can do to help a parent be hopeful and build resilience about their NICU stay

This episode is eligible for CEUs. Visit https://handtohold.org/resources/podcasts/nicu-heroes/ to complete the questionnaire. It is the sole responsibility of the individual to verify if this credit is valid and eligible for use in your State and/or for your discipline for licensure or certification renewal.

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