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Tips For Parents Supporting a Sick Child (Part 2)

FOCUS ON YOUR CHILD'S FEELINGS

Encourage your child to talk about his or her feelings and don't be afraid to ask questions. Asking children what they are thinking and feeling does not create new fears; it simply gives them a chance to express the fears they already have. Tell your child that it is okay to feel sad and cry.

BE HONEST

Talk with your child about treatments and procedures but remember that your child doesn't expect you to know everything. If your child has questions that you cannot answer tell him or her that you will try to find the answers.

REMEMBER YOUR CHILD IS STILL A NORMAL KID

Help your child keep in touch with family and friends by writing letters and/or drawing pictures. If your child is school age, encourage him or her to keep up with school work and classmates.

SET LIMITS

During this period, your child may challenge the rules you've set. It's important that you don't bend them. At the same time, let your child have some control; this allows your child to grow inspite of the needed restrictions.

ENJOY EACH OTHER

Despite all that is going on, your child is the same person as before, with the same emotional needs as any other growing child. Take some time each day to love and enjoy each other as much as you can.

CONCLUSION

Hopefully these suggestions can serve as a guide to your family. Remember, successful caregiving involves being able to maintain a balance between meeting your own needs and the needs of your child. Sustaining this balance puts you well on the way to healthy caregiving.