Coping With Your Child's Chronic Illness by Alesia T. Barrett Singer, M.A.

A "survival kit" for parents, grandparents, health professionals, and caregivers. This how-to book helps readers with: coping with a diagnosis of chronic illness; dealing with anger, shock, denial, depression; educating yourself; becoming an advocate for your child’s physical/emotional health; becoming an advocate for yourself; communicating with your child; coping with stress; preventing burn out; and having a healthy relationship with your chronically ill child. A practical guide for concerned parents who need support, effective ideas, and resources for dealing with their child's chronic illness, this invaluable book provides hope and help: Find a variety of resources for your child and family. Communicate with your child's physician. Educate yourself about your child's illness. Become and advocate for your child and family. Communicate with your child about his/her illness. Tailor your conversations with your child. Develop strategies to help your child cope at school. Identify key