Raising an emotionally healthy child when a parent is sick

Rauch, Paula K. (Author). Muriel, Anna C. (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 0071446818
Physical Description: xxiii, 213 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
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Publisher: New York : McGraw-Hill, [2006]
Copyright: ©2006.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

How young children understand illness -- How older children understand illness -- New diagnosis: organizing your support system --Maintaining a child's daily schedule and family routine -- Communicating with your child about the illness -- If your child asks "Are you going to die?" -- Different childhood coping styles -- How your symptoms affect your children -- Helping the school support your child -- Hospital visits -- Financial and legal considerations -- Genetic testing for medical illness: your child's perspective -- When to seek professional mental health services for your child -- Leaving a legacy -- Making decisions about end-of-life care -- Funerals and memorial services.