"When a Child Has an Illness” video series by Kummit has been produced to support the close circle of a sick child. The different parts of the series focus on perspectives such as the family and loved ones, friends, hobbies, school, and the parent’s employer.
When a Child Has an Illness – video series
On this page, you will find “When a Child Is Ill” video series by Kummit. By clicking on the video’s title image, you can open the video on YouTube.
During 2025, Lastenklinikoiden Kummit carried out a project within the Kummitassut program to produce new and much-requested video content to support the close circle of a sick child. The videos address topics such as how a parent can support a child patient, family relationships when a child falls ill, returning to school and hobbies, and tips for the parents’ workplace. The topics were designed and produced in collaboration with experts from children’s hospitals.
Family and Close People
School
Friendships
Hobby Communities
Parent’s Workplace Community
We warmly thank the experts who participated in the project, as well as those involved in the video production: Valote Oy, Laura Koljonen, Sara Parikka, and Anna-Liisa Tilus.
Experts involved in planning the videos:
Minna Aaltonen is a specialist in pediatrics and the physician in charge of outreach outpatient pediatrics at TYKS Turku University Hospital.
Annariitta Aronen is a physician specializing in child psychiatry at HUS Helsinki University Hospital.
Cecilia Forsman is a psychologist at TYKS Turku University Hospital.
Krista Koivula is a psychotherapist, psychologist, and family therapist at KYS Kuopio University Hospital.
Kaija-Leena Kolho is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Helsinki and Chief Physician at HUS Helsinki University Hospital.
Tuula Kortekangas is a Customer Service Manager at HUS Helsinki University Hospital.
Leena Repokari is Line Director of Child Psychiatry and Chief Physician at HUS Helsinki University Hospital.
Emmiina Ristolainen-Ylinikkilä is a psychologist at HUS Helsinki University Hospital.
Jonna Suometsä is a Communications Specialist at HUS Helsinki University Hospital.
Maria Tiira is a psychologist and psychotherapist at TYKS Turku University Hospital.
The video series was produced with funding from the Olvi Foundation.
