Bandaides and Blackboards*Cool Site* - Supports kids, teenagers and adults who are dealing with having a medical problem. Advice about teasing, what to expect in a hospital, poetry, and shared stories.
The Child With a Long-Term Illness - AACAP Facts For Families describes the risk for developing associated emotional problems as the child must must cope with a disease that is here to stay and may even get worse.
Children and Grief - Discusses how children handle grief and loss and which signs indicate they have difficulty coping (AACAP Facts For Families).
What is a Chronic Illness? - Explains to children what their ill friend or relative experiences and what they can do themselves.
Youth in Transition - Article on transitions in youth with chronic health disorders advises their caregivers in assisting to gradual independence and self-management.
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