Beschreibung:
Written by leading mental health professionals, this warm and accessible parenting book for children with chronic illnesses offers clear, practical guidance for all aspects of the journey. Recommended by professionals at the American Diabetes Association, Invisible Disabilities Association, the Crohn's Colitis Foundation, and other expert national and regional sources.
Acknowledgments The Unexpected Journey Begins Chapter 1. Navigating Your Feelings Chapter 2. Staying Healthy on the Journey Chapter 3. Getting What You Need on the Road to the New Normal Chapter 4. Communicating With Your Child: It's a Two-Way Street Chapter 5. Your Co-Pilots: Other Parents and Parent Figures in Your Child's Life Chapter 6. Getting Everyone on Board: Siblings and Other Family Members Chapter 7. Mechanics of Working With the Medical Team Chapter 8: Mechanics of Working With the School Team Chapter 9: The Cone Zone: Setting Healthy Boundaries Chapter 10. When Your Journey Includes Hospital Stays Chapter 11. The Journey Through Death and Beyond Chapter 12. Concluding Thoughts: Building Resilience on the Journey Resources for Your Journey Notes About the Authors