Adrienne O'Connor

Adrienne O'Connor, MS, CCLS, is a Certified Child Life Specialist and founder of Child Core Family Support, an organization providing parents with tools, education, and resources to confidently support their children through a medical experience. Drawing on years of experience in hospital and pediatric hospice settings, Adrienne helps to blend expertise, child development theory, clarity and compassion to every book.

Through her children’s books, she helps young readers and their families make sense of a medical experience—transforming fear and uncertainty into knowledge and empowerment. Each book is designed to open conversations, reduce anxiety, and help children feel seen, supported, and understood.

When she’s not writing, Adrienne provides education and coaching for parents, helping them build tools to guide their children through medical procedures and diagnoses with empathy and strength.