Millions of parents take a child to the hospital each year, whether for stitches, outpatient surgery, or longer stays. Children who are reassured about what lies ahead have less anxiety and cope more easily with procedures and treatments. Well-prepared parents can be calm and effective advocates for their children in a situation that can otherwise be traumatic. Resources for parents (and children) are slim. In many bookstores and libraries, the only book that comes close is ""Curious George Goes to the Hospital,"" No books are available to answer anxious parents' questions and provide information and reassurance.""Helping Your Child in the Hospital"" is a practical book of tips and wisdom from veteran parents that will help make any hospital stay easier. Topics covered include:
Preparing your child
Going to the emergency room
Dealing with doctors
Making the most of the room and facility
Coping with procedures (to minimize discomfort and trauma)
Keeping family life going
Keeping in touch with school
Handling insurance claims
Getting financial assistance
Resources for parents
This third edition features a journal where the child can note personal experiences, opening communication, giving the child a measure of control, and allow the parent a window into the child's experience.
- ISBN10 0596500114
- ISBN13 9780596500115
- Publish Date 20 March 2002
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Out of Print 7 April 2005
- Publish Country US
- Imprint O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA
- Edition 3rd edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 168
- Language English