Book - Living With A Seriously Ill Child

Living with a Seriously Ill Child
Book by Dr. Jan Aldridge

When a child is born with a life-threatening condition or becomes seriously ill, few families are prepared for what lies ahead. Parents can feel as if the very fabric of their lives is unravelling right in front of them while they stand by helplessley. in Living with a Seriously ill Child, Dr Jan Aldridge confronts the torrent of emotions experienced by parents and shows that, despite the anguish, joy and love in abundance can also be present. She weaves together a picture with which many families will not identify, but from which they will derive comfort and direction. The issues addressed include:

* your child's fears and concerns
* managing change and transitions
* making seemingly impossible decisions
* sustaining your relationship with your partner
* parenting your other children
* grandparents, relations and friends

This is a compelling book for those parents who find themselves leading a life vastly different from the one they envisaged. It also makes illuminating reading for those closest to them and for those whose professional lives bring them into contact with parents of seriously ill children.